JELL-O NANAIMO BARS

FOR THE BOTTOM LAYER:
3 oz unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup butter, divided use
1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
FOR THE MIDDLE LAYER:
1 pkg Jello instant pudding mix, any flavor
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup boiling water
2 cups powdered sugar
FOR THE TOP LAYER:
3 oz semi sweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream

TO MAKE THE BOTTOM LAYER:
Melt unsweetened chocolate and 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Remove from heat; add crumbs and pecans, mix well. Press into 9 inch square pan, chill.

TO MAKE THE MIDDLE LAYER:
Mix the dry pudding mix, the remaining 1/3 cup butter and water. Blend in powdered sugar. Spread over base. Chill until firm.

TO MAKE THE TOP LAYER:
Melt chocolate and cream over low heat. Stir until smooth. Spread over pudding layer. Chill. Store in refrigerator.

Let stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes before slicing.

Makes 24 bars
Source: Kraft