No-Bake Nanaimo Bars

Instructions

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1. - Make the crust: In a large microwaveable bowl, combine butter, cocoa powder, sugar and salt. Microwave for 30 seconds or until butter has melted then stir until smooth.
2. - Add graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and almonds and stir until well coated. Press firmly into 9 in. square pan to make the bottom layer and cool completely.
3. - Make pudding filling: Beat butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add pudding mix and powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. - Add heavy whipping cream and beat for 4-5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Spread over the cooled crust to make the middle layer and refrigerate while preparing the next layer.
5. - Make the ganache topping: Combine chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at half (50%) power 1 minute and stir. Microwave on 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is almost melted. Stir thoroughly until mixture is smooth. Cool for 5 minutes.
6. - Spread the chocolate ganache for the top layer. Refrigerate about 20 minutes or until chocolate is set then cut into squares.

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