Nanaimo Bars

Does anyone know where I can purchase Nanaimo bars in Louisville? My husband and I used to buy them at the Highland's Kroger deli. However, they stopped selling them as soon as we became fully and completely addicted.

Nanaimo Bars are a favorite Canadian sweet named after a town in British Columbia. I remember them fondly from my year in Ontario. I’m sure they were a staple of every bakery I visited. I didn’t realize that they had surfaced down here. I am including three Canadian web sites with the recipe and the folklore that goes with the bars. If you can’t find them in town, maybe you can make them. The recipe doesn’t sound too complicated, no baking is involved; most of the time is given over to chilling in the refrigerator.

http://www.nanaimo.ca/visitors/index_inside.asp?id=189

http://www.science.uva.nl/~mes/recipe/usenet/nanaimo-bars-1.html

http://www.mojographix.com/nanaimo_bar_recipes.htm

Does anyone know where I can purchase Nanaimo bars in Louisville? ...we became fully and completely addicted.

Hey Leann... my house is a great place to get Nanaimo bars! I make a HUGE pan every holiday season, cut them into small bite size bars and freeze them. They freeze great, and then when I am craving chocolate, I thaw one out for a bit and indulge!

I had these for the first time in Whistler, B.C. and was addicted myself. My recipe results in a bar that is WAY better than store bought. There is no technical "baking" and they are not difficult to make, just slightly time consuming (which is why I make a 11x15 pan & freeze).

Private message me if you are interested in doing these yourself and I will try and get my recipe notes organized (I don't follow one specific recipe).

Good Eats, Gretchen.

Gretchen, would you please post your recipe for these on the cooking forum here?

Gretchen, would you please post your recipe for these on the cooking forum here?

Posted. I have never compiled my recipe before, so if there are inconsistencies, let me know.

I kind of wish I hadn't done this, however. It's startling to see how much total butter is in this treat. I'm glad I cut them small!!!

The Founders Cafe here at work (Southern Baptist Seminary) has them. Not all the time though. But they do look very easy to make, and they are soooo delicious!

Thanks everyone! Gretchen, thanks for the recipe. I'll probably give it a whirl tonight!