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They have no roots in Alberta :).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Nan4631822"},"reviewBody":"Extremely sweet, greasy on the bottom. Not a fan.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AdeleFarough"},"reviewBody":"My recipe asks that you assemble the crust ingredients, pat them into a parchment lined 8 x 8 pan, and bake them at 350\u00b0F for roughly 10 minutes. Cool the crust and proceed as usual. I prefer that method, as I find I have had trouble making the crust on the stovetop. I have been making these for over 40 years. They never last around our house. I started making these when I was a young university student living in my parents' home. It was always my job to prepare these at Christmas.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"3judewalls"},"reviewBody":"I know these are delicious as I've had them before, but seriously, 45 servings? 42 bars? No way!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-05-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cindiak"},"reviewBody":"My grandma used make these all the time. This is the same recipe she gave me. To this day, it is one of my favorite cookies.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mom4food"},"reviewBody":"These are excellent! I think the next time I make them, I will double the glaze on top.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kskmama"},"reviewBody":"My mom got this recipe 40 or so years ago. We call it Napoleon Creams. I've loved them since I was a little kid. Now I have to make some. Delicious!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"resalee"},"reviewBody":"Didn't last 24 hours in our house!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rubydoo008"},"reviewBody":"Ummm this should be British Columbia not Calgary. We use Custard Powder instead of pudding interesting mix on this one","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Dawn schultz","givenName":"Dawn","familyName":"schultz"},"reviewBody":"These were a childhood Christmas favorite made by my Austrian aunt they were called vermino bars","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"55322"},"reviewBody":"These bars have been part of my Minnesota family for over 50 years. Ours are named Dairy Bars due to all of the wonderful butter used in them. Growing up on a dairy farm and then marrying a farmer makes these extra special.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ranson"},"reviewBody":"Great","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"klamgs"},"reviewBody":"Awesome","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Maluhiamoni"},"reviewBody":"These are very rich but most loved them. I had a little trouble trying to figure out cooking crust (1st layer) to 160 degrees since I (& most?) do not have a candy\/food thermometer. A better description of that part of the recipe should be noted. These bars are not for anyone watching the fats & sugars in their diet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SrSuzy"},"reviewBody":"What can I use in place of cocoanut .? Only thing I do not have on hand.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"B.C.MOM"},"reviewBody":"Excuse me, please, but perhaps these should also be known as 'Saskatoon' bars as everybody back home seemed to make them...and jellied salads. My Mom made them with Custard Powder, too. I don't think it matters as custard powder and vanilla pudding powder are about the same. Lea (now in B.C for 37+ years).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"seasons4"},"reviewBody":"These are definitely 5-star bars! They disappeared so fast at a church potluck! My pastor is from Canada and grew up with these goodies.I was out of graham crackers, so I used Keebler striped shortbread cookie crumbs instead. Otherwise, I made it as written, including the chopped almonds. It was difficult to determine when the base reached 160 - my thermometer was slow, and I was afraid of overcooking it. But they turned out great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ColleenaG"},"reviewBody":"Another winner! Everyone loves these bars. There is a lot of butter in the recipe so you should cut the bars small (as the recipe calls) because they are so rich. I've used pecans instead of almonds and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Very good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"joanijank"},"reviewBody":"I grew up in Canada.. My mum made these but instead of vanilla pudding, she did an icing of icing sugar butter and milk.. At Christmas she would add peppermint to icing.. So delish!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"msboop"},"reviewBody":"DELICIOUS, and, I am very glad to have something that doesn't call for cream cheese, EVERYTHING has cream cheese in it, so this is really nice, and TASTY","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SHOK"},"reviewBody":"These are almost identical to what my mother has made for forty-some years. They've always been \"Fudge Meltaways\". However ours have cream cheese in the middle layer instead of vanilla pudding, which is much better, I think!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shereeder"},"reviewBody":"These bars get fantastic reviews every time I make them. So delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wrenjen523"},"reviewBody":"The one person who tried them before I left brunch thought they were delicious. 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They have no roots in Alberta :).","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"01\/13\/2021 13:59","GUID":"80bb65d4ac9b4bcfb293f4d33a4a716a","MemberId":9905121,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Susanna","SubmittedDate":"01\/13\/2021 13:59"},{"Comment":"My recipe asks that you assemble the crust ingredients, pat them into a parchment lined 8 x 8 pan, and bake them at 350\u00b0F for roughly 10 minutes. Cool the crust and proceed as usual. I prefer that method, as I find I have had trouble making the crust on the stovetop.\n\nI have been making these for over 40 years. They never last around our house. I started making these when I was a young university student living in my parents' home. It was always my job to prepare these at Christmas.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"07\/21\/2020 16:05","GUID":"2c57f453f8c44f66afc86363e79d07b1","MemberId":9818659,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Adele","SubmittedDate":"07\/21\/2020 16:05"},{"Comment":"Didn't last 24 hours in our house!","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"05\/06\/2020 15:22","GUID":"f777f2d064804d0a883ac643a8c836ac","MemberId":2666727,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"resalee","SubmittedDate":"05\/06\/2020 15:22"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"07\/13\/2017 23:42","GUID":"6a87daa23f7e4f67bcad747b94509082","MemberId":9218911,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Peggy","SubmittedDate":"07\/13\/2017 23:42"},{"Comment":"
My grandma used make these all the time. This is the same recipe she gave me. To this day, it is one of my favorite cookies.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"05\/03\/2017 13:21","GUID":"2C4FC28F356394A359C90DD5A35FDF75","MemberId":221828,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cindiak","SubmittedDate":"05\/03\/2017 13:21"},{"Comment":"
These are definitely 5-star bars! They disappeared so fast at a church potluck! My pastor is from Canada and grew up with these goodies.<\/p>
I was out of graham crackers, so I used Keebler striped shortbread cookie crumbs instead. Otherwise, I made it as written, including the chopped almonds. It was difficult to determine when the base reached 160 - my thermometer was slow, and I was afraid of overcooking it. But they turned out great.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"11\/14\/2016 17:47","GUID":"E6FF89662BB74F288D3EAA557E36BECE","MemberId":978190,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"seasons4","SubmittedDate":"11\/14\/2016 17:47"},{"Comment":"
These were a childhood Christmas favorite made by my Austrian aunt they were called vermino bars<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"10\/19\/2016 11:23","GUID":"cfb1668c285c400185c0ec3ed79ad27c","MemberId":8939005,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Dawn schultz","SubmittedDate":"10\/19\/2016 11:21"},{"Comment":"
These bars have been part of my Minnesota family for over 50 years. Ours are named Dairy Bars due to all of the wonderful butter used in them. Growing up on a dairy farm and then marrying a farmer makes these extra special.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"10\/22\/2014 17:25","GUID":"a396a6d8b2a847feb33b738f70f3192a","MemberId":7676585,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"55322","SubmittedDate":"10\/22\/2014 17:24"},{"Comment":"
Great<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"08\/04\/2014 09:05","GUID":"eb394a0f69e94243823ac3b660b6137e","MemberId":1158378,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ranson","SubmittedDate":"08\/04\/2014 09:04"},{"Comment":"
These are excellent! I think the next time I make them, I will double the glaze on top.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"07\/11\/2014 12:04","GUID":"71323e04815d4ecdbbd7ab2593fd210d","MemberId":4949319,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mom4food","SubmittedDate":"07\/11\/2014 12:04"},{"Comment":"
Awesome<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"07\/10\/2014 12:28","GUID":"3897a2d2a02e48bd9a60defb080e27d8","MemberId":2752584,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"klamgs","SubmittedDate":"07\/10\/2014 12:27"},{"Comment":"
These are very rich but most loved them. I had a little trouble trying to figure out cooking crust (1st layer) to 160 degrees since I (& most?) do not have a candy\/food thermometer. A better description of that part of the recipe should be noted. These bars are not for anyone watching the fats & sugars in their diet.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"07\/04\/2014 16:59","GUID":"25997c6d53d14c3d9fbc554cbf5bac2e","MemberId":5737734,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Maluhiamoni","SubmittedDate":"07\/04\/2014 16:57"},{"Comment":"
What can I use in place of cocoanut .? Only thing I do not have on hand.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"07\/02\/2014 23:58","GUID":"d6a987492a964f07ab2cb1348f14e492","MemberId":7831621,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"SrSuzy","SubmittedDate":"07\/02\/2014 23:58"},{"Comment":"
Excuse me, please, but perhaps these should also be known as 'Saskatoon' bars as everybody back home seemed to make them...and jellied salads. My Mom made them with Custard Powder, too. I don't think it matters as custard powder and vanilla pudding powder are about the same. Lea (now in B.C for 37+ years).<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"07\/03\/2014 00:48","GUID":"c03459c23fd94b2f820bf72123a5f6dd","MemberId":7166349,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"B.C.MOM","SubmittedDate":"07\/02\/2014 21:45"},{"Comment":"
I know these are delicious as I've had them before, but seriously, 45 servings? 42 bars? No way!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"07\/01\/2014 18:10","GUID":"8ad3a9023547429ab99b9026ca10febb","MemberId":6453619,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"3judewalls","SubmittedDate":"07\/01\/2014 18:09"},{"Comment":"
My mom got this recipe 40 or so years ago. We call it Napoleon Creams. I've loved them since I was a little kid. Now I have to make some. Delicious!!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"07\/01\/2014 13:12","GUID":"d8bb0ebadef64f4f89ac61597210f192","MemberId":6409742,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kskmama","SubmittedDate":"07\/01\/2014 13:12"},{"Comment":"
Ummm this should be British Columbia not Calgary. We use Custard Powder instead of pudding interesting mix on this one<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"07\/01\/2014 12:02","GUID":"ebdc99c0e350494cbe3b6232f97565b0","MemberId":5748313,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"rubydoo008","SubmittedDate":"07\/01\/2014 12:02"},{"Comment":"
I grew up in Canada.. My mum made these but instead of vanilla pudding, she did an icing of icing sugar butter and milk.. At Christmas she would add peppermint to icing.. So delish!!!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"07\/01\/2014 11:21","GUID":"6310528b248841039c2ab60193885365","MemberId":6327823,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"joanijank","SubmittedDate":"07\/01\/2014 11:21"},{"Comment":"
DELICIOUS, and, I am very glad to have something that doesn't call for cream cheese, EVERYTHING has cream cheese in it, so this is really nice, and TASTY<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"07\/01\/2014 10:50","GUID":"C51EDF90075310B49186F50F7165543D","MemberId":81300,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"msboop","SubmittedDate":"07\/01\/2014 10:50"},{"Comment":"
These are almost identical to what my mother has made for forty-some years. They've always been "Fudge Meltaways". However ours have cream cheese in the middle layer instead of vanilla pudding, which is much better, I think!<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"07\/01\/2014 09:40","GUID":"d74934166fbd45e98c2bc39173bb08f2","MemberId":5616182,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"SHOK","SubmittedDate":"07\/01\/2014 09:40"},{"Comment":"
These bars get fantastic reviews every time I make them. So delicious.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"07\/01\/2014 09:04","GUID":"80a610ab456349d99054130f35a384a0","MemberId":1853566,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"shereeder","SubmittedDate":"07\/01\/2014 09:04"},{"Comment":"
The one person who tried them before I left brunch thought they were delicious. Unfortunately no one else tried them so I can't give them a higher star recipe, very easy to make though.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"","GUID":"8506e09a237c4605a27500f8a555fbdd","MemberId":7407554,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"wrenjen523","SubmittedDate":"03\/09\/2014 17:29"},{"Comment":"
Another winner! Everyone loves these bars. There is a lot of butter in the recipe so you should cut the bars small (as the recipe calls) because they are so rich. I've used pecans instead of almonds and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Very good.<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"12\/16\/2013 15:06","GUID":"0552084493184CA587CA2496D56A083B","MemberId":1190332,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ColleenaG","SubmittedDate":"12\/16\/2013 15:05"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51686,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44038,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312036,"name":"Edible Gifts","slug":"edible-gifts","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311971,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Whether you're making edible gifts for Christmas or need a homemade way to say thank-you, your friends and neighbors will be thrilled with these unique treats.","parent":310796,"count":3083,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/edible-gifts\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Calgary Nanaimo Bars"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n