Nanaimo Bars

1 c. butter, softened, divided

5 T. unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 c. sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs

1 c. flaked coconut

1/2 c. finely chopped almonds, optional

3 T. heavy cream

2 T. dry custard powder (or dry instant vanilla pudding mix)

2 c. confectioner's sugar

4 (1 oz.) squares semisweet baking chocolate (or 3 T. chocolate chips)

2 t. butter

Combine 1/2 c. softened butter, cocoa, and sugar in double boiler. Stifr occasionally until melted and smooth. Beat in egg and stir until thick, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add graham cracker crumbs, coconut, & almonds. Press in bottom of ungreased 8x8 pan. Beat remaining 1/2 c. butter, heavy cream, and custard powder until light and fluffy. Mix in confectioners sugar until smooth. Spread over bottom layer in pan. Chill to set. Melt chocolate chips and butter in microwave until smooth. Spread melted chocolate over chilled bars. Let set before cutting into squares.

*from allrecipes.com