Make it Easy
Line pan with foil or parchment paper before using, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Then, use the foil handles to remove the chilled dessert from pan before cutting into bars.
Mocha Nanaimo Bars
Prepare as directed, replacing milk in filling with 3 Tbsp. coffee-flavoured liqueur blended with 2 tsp. Maxwell House Instant Coffee granules.
Red or Green Nanaimo Bars
Prepare as directed, adding 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract and a few drops of green or red food colouring to the filling with the butter.