This weekend mom and I are getting together to make holiday cookies and treats. We always make several different kinds and eat way to many in the process but since I can remember Nanaimo Bars have always been a personal fave. So, I thought I would share the recipe with all of you. What's your favorite cookie or holiday treat?

Bar:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Filling:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, lightly spooned
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix
2-3 tablespoons milk

Topping:
2 tablespoons butter or shortening
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 inch square pan with Release foil.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together melted butter, sugar and cocoa. Stir in egg and vanilla. When smooth, add crumbs, walnuts and coconut. Press crumb mixture tightly into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, stir together butter and powdered sugar, then beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in vanilla, pudding mix and milk. Spread the filling over the cooled crust, then chill for about an hour.
Prepare topping. Melt the butter or shortening with the chocolate chips. Pour over top of bars and chill just until the bars start to set. Before the chocolate gets too hard, score the bars into squares.