Bexx Bars

Bexx Bars are a variation on the traditional Nanaimo bar, a three-layer bar with a crunchy no-bake crust, creamy vanilla filling, and chocolate top.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 321 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 5 tablespoons powdered chocolate drink mix
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 0.5 (9 ounce) box whole-wheat crackers (such as Triscuit Original®), crushed
• 0.75 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• 0.5 teaspoon margarine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease an 8-inch springform pan.

Step 2

Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over low heat; whisk white sugar and chocolate drink mix into butter until smooth. Remove saucepan from heat; whisk in 1 teaspoon vanilla and beaten egg. Stir crushed crackers and coconut into chocolate mixture. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared pan. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Melt chocolate chips with margarine in a saucepan over low heat; whisk until smooth. Pour chocolate mixture over icing layer; smooth with a spatula. Refrigerate bars until set, about 1 hour. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Step 4

Beat 3 tablespoons butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth; stir in milk and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spread icing mixture evenly over chocolate-cracker mixture; refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.