Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients

• For the Bottom Layer:
• ½
  cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter
• ¼
  cup granulated sugar
• ⅓
  cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1
  egg, beaten
• 1
  teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dash salt
• 2
  cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1
  cup sweetened coconut flakes
• ½
  cup almonds, chopped
• For the Middle Layer:
• ¼
  cup (2 ounces) unsalted butter
• 3
  tablespoons heavy cream
• 2
  tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2
  cups (8 1/2 ounces) confectioners' sugar
• For the Top Layer:
• ¾
  cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2
  tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter