It’s that time of the year…Back To School time!

Most kids get excited about the first day of school, but the rest of that first week can be challenging. You know…back to waking up early, back to going to bed on time, back to homework…

Make these scrumptious cookie bars for your kids as a back to school bribe…I mean treat! You can pack them for a lunch dessert or have them ready for an after school snack.

I make these every year! You can too. Start making them for your family for the start of this school year and make them in years to come!

In addition to school bribes, they also make a perfect addition to the Christmas cookie platter! Christmas will be here before we know it!

Nanaimo Bar Recipe

Bottom Layer

• ¾ cup of butter
• ¼ cup of granulated sugar
• ¼ cup of cocoa
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs

In a pan over low heat, melt butter, sugar, cocoa and vanilla.

Remove and add graham crumbs.

Place mixture into a 9 x 9 buttered baking dish and cool.

Middle Layer

• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• ¼ cup of butter
• 1 pack of vanilla instant pudding
• 3 tablespoons of milk

Combine all of your ingredients.

Beat for 1–2 minutes.

Spread mixture over your bottom layer.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Top Layer

• 6 ounces of semi sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons of butter

Melt together in a pan over low heat.

Spread over your middle layer.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Cut and serve!