Nanaimo Bars

1 cup butter at room temperature
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sweetened flaked dried coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbs milk
1 Tbs vanilla
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

1. In a 1 to 2 quart pan over low heat, melt 6 Tbs butter; let cool. In a bowl, with an electric mixer on med speed, beat melted butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and the egg until well blended, Stir in graham cracker crumbs, coconut, pecans and cocoa powder.

2. Press dough evenly into a buttered and floured 8-inch squared baking pan. Bake in 350 oven until slightly darker, about 20 min. Let cool completely.

3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, with an electric mixer on med speed, beat 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter, remaining 2 cups powdered sugar, the milk, and the vanilla until smooth, Spread mixture evenly over cooled crust.

4. In a 1 to 2 quart pan over very low hear, stir remaining 2 Tbs butter and the chocolate until melted. Spread over filling, Cover and chill until the filling is firm enough to cut neatly, at least 2 hours. Cut into 25 squares.