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Holiday Seven Layer Bars
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Holiday Seven Layer Bars

Holiday Seven Layer Bars feature a crumbly cashew brittle crust topped with layers of semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, sweetened shredded coconut, and a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk. This combination bakes to a golden brown with a slightly chewy texture and sweet, nutty flavors that offer holiday dessert indulgence. The bars are festive with optional sprinkles, suitable for sharing or gifting during celebrations.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • cashew brittle ground into fine crumbs, 5.5-ounce bag, 'Softer Than Brittle' brand
  • ¼ cup butter melted (I use unsalted, but salted tames some of the sweetness)
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup coconut flakes measured loosely and not packed, sweetened shredded
  • about two-thirds can 14-ounce sweetened condensed milk (eyeball it)
  • holiday sprinkles to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. To the canister of a high-speed blender or food processor, add the Softer Than Brittle, and process on high speed until you have fine crumbs, about 15 seconds.
  3. Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl; set aside.
  4. To a small, microwave-safe bowl add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
  5. Add the butter to the crumbs, add the flour, and stir to combine.
  6. Turn mixture out into prepared pan, forming an even, smooth, flat crust layer by smoothing the mixture into place with a spatula.
  7. Evenly sprinkle with the chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and coconut (in that order).
  8. Evenly drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the top.
  9. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around edges and the center is mostly set. Keep an extremely close eye on bars in the final minutes of baking because coconut can go from raw-looking to burnt in one minute. I’ve baked the bars in different ovens and have baked for as long as 27 minutes and as short as 20 minutes; watch your bars and not the clock.
  10. Place pan on a wire rack, evenly sprinkle with the sprinkles, and allow bars to cool in pan for at least 90 minutes before slicing and serving. Bars firm up as they cool.

Notes

  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Freeze bars for up to six months, thaw before serving.
  • Be attentive in the last minutes of baking to avoid over-browning, especially due to the coconut layer.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 81mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.