7-Layer Magic Bars
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7-Layer Magic Bars
Description
The recipe starts with a crust made from finely ground graham crackers mixed with melted butter, pressed into the pan to provide a crunchy, buttery base. Sweetened flaked coconut adds chewiness while semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips along with butterscotch chips lend layers of rich sweetness. Chopped pecans contribute crunch and a toasty nutty flavor.
Sweetened condensed milk is drizzled over the layers before baking, binding the ingredients and creating a gooey texture inside the bar. A final sprinkle of sea salt brings balance by cutting through the sweetness. Baking at moderate heat melts the chips and sets the layers, resulting in bars that hold their shape after chilling.
After cooling, refrigerating or freezing the bars before slicing ensures clean cuts and the right firmness. These bars make a convenient dessert or snack for gatherings, offering contrasting textures and flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 sheets)
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted, salted
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup pecans or 1/4 more, or walnuts, chopped
- (1) ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sprinkled all over bars, sea salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. If you own a food processor, pulse the graham cracker sheets until finely ground. Also, you can use graham cracker crumbs and just stir them together with melted butter. If you are using graham cracker sheets, you can also place them in a bag and wack them with a rolling pin. Once the crumbs are finely ground, stir together with melted butter.
- Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. If using foil, spray with non-stick cooking spray. Press crust into pan.
- Sprinkle coconut over crust. Top with chocolate, butterscotch chips, and pecans. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Refrigerate or freeze for at least 30 minutes before cutting. Cut into small squares.
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Overall Rating
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