7 Layer Bars Recipe
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7 Layer Bars Recipe
Description
The dessert starts with mixing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter to form a sturdy crust pressed into a pan. Sweetened condensed milk poured over the crust acts as a binding agent for the toppings. Layers of semisweet and milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans are carefully sprinkled in sequence and pressed to compact the layers.
Baking melts the chips and melds the ingredients, while the condensed milk sets, producing a dense, chewy bar with contrasting textures from the crunchy nuts and coconut. Cooling completely before cutting allows the bars to hold shape and makes slicing cleaner.
This treat can be served cut in various shapes and stored well at room temperature or chilled. Optional extra toppings can customize flavor and appearance for occasions.
Pressing the layers firmly before baking is key to proper cohesion. Using parchment paper eases removal. These bars keep well stored for several days or can be frozen for longer-term storage.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup coconut shredded
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Pour into the prepared baking dish and press evenly over the bottom.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker layer.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips in an even layer, then do the same with butterscotch chips.
- Next, sprinkle on coconut, and top it with a layer of chopped pecans.
- Use a fork to firmly press down all the layers. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares, rectangles, or diamonds for serving.
Notes
- Press all layers firmly before baking to ensure they stick together and prevent separation after cutting.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner slices.
- Allow bars to cool completely to set properly; otherwise, bars may ooze when cut.
- Make ahead and store covered on the counter for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Freeze individually wrapped bars in a sealed container for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
- Optional extra layers like sprinkles, mini M&Ms, marshmallows, toffee bits, crushed pretzels, or caramel sauce can add festive variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 221IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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