Congo Bars | 7 Layer Bars
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Congo Bars | 7 Layer Bars
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These congo bars, also known as 7-layer bars, include a graham cracker base and sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chip, shredded coconut, and pecan topping. And they taste like childhood, too.
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Ingredients
For the crust
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour plus more for the pan
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs (from about 10 whole crackers)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, plus more for the pan
For the topping
- 1 1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans or any other nut you fancy if desired
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Instructions
Make the crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter an 8-by-8-inch or 9-by-9-inch baking pan, dust with flour, and tap out the excess.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and light brown sugar and mix well.☞ TESTER TIP: You can make the graham cracker crumbs in the food processor, or do it the old-fashioned way by putting whole crackers in a resealable plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
- Work the butter into the crumb mixture with your hands until the crumbs are evenly coated with buttery goo. Spread the crumb crust in the prepared baking pan, pressing down gently with your hands. You don't want to make the crust too dense or compact. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the crust is slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool while you make the topping. Oh, and leave the oven on.
Make the topping and assemble the congo bars
- While the crust is cooling, mix together the coconut, both chocolates, and the condensed milk. Add the pecans or other nuts, if desired. Spread the mixture evenly over the warm crust. Return to the oven and bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until the top is set and light brown. Watch carefully toward the end of the baking time to make sure the top doesn't become too bubbly or dark.
- Let the pan of bars cool on a wire rack for 2 hours or so, until the chocolate is no longer soft and they slice easily.☞ TESTER TIP: Don't learn the hard way that the bars really do need to rest a while before slicing. They're simply too gooey to devour right away...unless you simply dig in with a spoon.
- Cut into whatever size or shape you fancy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bar
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1216 bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
15 reviews
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