Candy Cane Nanaimo Bars | Blue Flame Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp coarsely crushed peppermint candy canes
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
• 2 cups icing sugar
• 2 tbsp custard powder
• 2 tbsp milk (2%)
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 8 drops liquid red food colouring, optional*
• 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tbsp salted butter
• 1 tbsp coarsely crushed peppermint candy canes