Seven Layer Bars
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4.5
Seven Layer Bars
Description
Seven Layer Bars start with a base mixture of melted unsalted butter tossed into crushed graham crackers to form a loosely spread layer, giving a textured background that is not pressed down firmly. Over this base, finely chopped pecans distribute evenly, followed by sprinkling three types of chips—semisweet chocolate, white chocolate, and butterscotch—in succession. Sweetened flaked coconut that has been toasted adds a subtle crunch and toasty flavor.
Sweetened condensed milk is poured evenly over the layered ingredients, which holds all components together while baking. The bars are baked at 350 degrees F on a lower-middle oven rack until the top turns golden brown, approximately 25 minutes. Cooling fully for about 2 hours allows the bars to set firmly, making cutting easy and clean.
The combination of textures from crunchy nuts and coconut to melted chocolate chips provides complexity in each bite. These bars suit dessert or sharing at gatherings where a sweet, layered treat is appreciated.
Nutritional values on the original recipe are based on one bar, indicating the richness of the dessert.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
- 9 graham crackers crushed (about 1½ cups crumbs, whole
- 1 cup pecan can substitute walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut toasted
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk can
Instructions
- Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray. Line the pan with two overlapping pieces of foil or parchment paper, leaving the overhang to act as handles for lifting the bars out of the pan. Spray with non-stick spray.
- Combine the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs in a small bowl. Toss with your fingers until the butter is evenly distributed. Spread the crumbs evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan (this is not meant to be a crust, so you don't need to press it flat and there will be some small bare spots along the bottom, that's okay).
- In this order, sprinkle the pecans, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and coconut over the graham crumbs. Pour the condensed milk evenly over the entire dish.
- Bake until the top is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack to room temperature, about 2 hours.
- Remove the bars from the pan using the foil or parchment handles and transfer to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife or bench cutter, cut into 2 by 3-inch bars.
Notes
- The bars should cool completely in the pan on a wire rack to achieve firm cutting edges.
- Use parchment or foil with overhangs under the bars for easy lifting and serving.
- To toast the coconut, spread it evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 325 degrees F, stirring occasionally, until golden.
- Chopped pecans can be substituted with walnuts for a similar flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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