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Nanaimo Bars - Week 10 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies

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So another week has rushed by and look at me... two days late again!  But hey I'm not anything if not consistent!  This week I went looking for something a little different and remembered these great bars I tried last year for the first time ever!  These no bake 3 layer bars hail from British Columbia in Canada and are amazing!  The great cookie crust, butter cream filling, and chocolate glaze are to die for! Nanaimo Bars Crust 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature  1/4 cup white sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped Butter Cream 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 - 3 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons vanilla pudding powder 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar Chocolate Ganache 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Butter or spray a 9 x 9 inch pan with a non stick spray.  Crust