Seven Layer Bars
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Seven Layer Bars
Description
The Seven Layer Bars recipe features a base of melted butter combined with graham cracker crumbs pressed into a pan, forming a firm crust. Over this, layers of semisweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut are added to provide a mix of nutty crunch and sweet chewiness. The final layer of sweetened condensed milk binds the ingredients during baking, resulting in a dense and sweet treat with golden toasted coconut on top. Baking at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes ensures the coconut crisps up nicely without burning.
The bars yield a sweet and textured dessert with varied flavors from chocolate and butterscotch complemented by the earthiness of walnuts and the tropical hint of coconut. The graham cracker crust offers a subtle buttery base that balances the sweetness of the toppings. This dessert is typically cut into squares and served as a rich snack or dessert treat.
For gluten-free preparations, substitute the graham cracker crumbs accordingly. You may also replace the semisweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate or the butterscotch chips with white chocolate to adjust the flavor profile. Letting the bars cool completely before cutting helps them firm up and maintain their layered structure.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces butter melted, unsalted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 12 ounces butterscotch chips
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 1/3 cup coconut shredded
Instructions
- Melted butter in the bottom of a 13 X 9 in square pan, then layer in the following order:
- graham cracker crumbs
- chocolate chips
- butterscotch chips
- nuts
- coconut
- top with sweetened condensed milk and bake at 350* F for about 25-30 minutes or until coconut is golden brown. Let cool
Notes
- Dark chocolate chips can replace semisweet chocolate chips for a less sweet alternative.
- White chocolate chips may be used instead of butterscotch chips to vary the flavor.
- Use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs to make this recipe gluten free.
- Allow bars to cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 184IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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