Description
Layers of graham cracker, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips create magic in these 7-layer bars from classic American dessert traditions. Rich combinations of nuts, coconut, and caramel deliver sweet satisfaction for those craving indulgent treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170 g) butterscotch chips
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 (14 oz / 397 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ⅓ cups (110 g) shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Crust Formation: Blend graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly to create a uniform, compact base that will support the layers of flavors.
- Chip Layering: Distribute chocolate chips and butterscotch chips evenly across the graham cracker foundation, creating a balanced flavor landscape.
- Texture Enhancement: Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped nuts over the chips, introducing multiple dimensions of crunch and aromatic complexity.
- Binding Process: Drizzle sweetened condensed milk across the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage and acting as a unifying agent for all ingredients.
- Baking Transformation: Position the assembled creation in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, allowing the ingredients to meld and caramelize for 25-30 minutes until edges turn golden brown and the surface appears set.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan, then lift out using parchment paper overhang and slice into elegant squares, revealing the intricate layered masterpiece.
Notes
- Optimize Moisture Control: Let condensed milk fully saturate ingredients for maximum flavor absorption and prevent dryness.
- Prevent Burning Edges: Cover pan edges with aluminum foil if browning too quickly to maintain even golden color without scorching.
- Customize Nut Selection: Swap pecans or walnuts based on personal preference or dietary restrictions while maintaining similar textural crunch.
- Enhance Storage Technique: Refrigerate bars up to 5 days in airtight container to preserve layered texture and prevent coconut from becoming stale.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg