7 Layer Bars Recipe

5 from 56 votes

7 Layer Bars Recipe

This homemade 7 layer bars recipe is rich, gooey, and loaded with chocolate, coconut, and nuts for the ultimate, easy dessert!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Equipment

Ingredients

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Pour into the prepared baking dish and press evenly over the bottom.
Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker layer.
Sprinkle chocolate chips in an even layer, then do the same with butterscotch chips.
Next, sprinkle on coconut, and top it with a layer of chopped pecans.
Use a fork to firmly press down all the layers. Bake for 25 minutes.
Cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares, rectangles, or diamonds for serving.

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Notes

Recipe tips.

We found that if we gently press down each layer, it helps the layers adhere to each other during baking and prevents them from separating too much when cooled and cut.
Lining the baking pan with parchment paper will make it easier to remove and cut even slices.
Use sweetened condensed milk and allow time for the bars to set completely; otherwise, it may simply ooze out when you cut the bars.
Add an 8th layer using festive holiday sprinkles, mini M&Ms, mini marshmallows, toffee bits, crushed pretzels, or a Caramel Sauce drizzle.

Make ahead of time. These can be made in advance and stored, covered tightly with plastic wrap, on the counter for up to 3 days. To reheat, just place in the microwave for about 15 seconds.

Store. Place the bars in an airtight container for 3-5 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Freeze. Wrap each bar with plastic wrap and place them in a freezer Ziploc for about 3 months. Thaw before eating.

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