Description
Classic 7 Layer Bars combine a crunchy graham cracker crust with a rich, gooey sweetened condensed milk layer, topped with butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, flaked coconut, and chopped pecans. Baked until golden and cut into squares, these bars offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
Layer Toppings
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1â…“ cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper. Let the paper hang over the edges to facilitate easy removal of the bars.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust layer.
- Add sweetened condensed milk: Evenly drizzle the entire can of sweetened condensed milk over the graham cracker crust, ensuring full coverage.
- Layer the toppings: Sprinkle the butterscotch chips, followed by the semi-sweet chocolate chips, flaked coconut, and chopped pecans evenly over the condensed milk layer. Gently press down with a fork to ensure all layers adhere well.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top turns lightly golden brown.
- Cool and cut: While still warm, loosen the edges of the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares with a sharp knife.
Notes
- To prevent sticking, lining the pan with parchment paper is crucial.
- Pressing the topping layers gently ensures the bars hold together well.
- You can substitute chopped walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a festive twist, drizzle melted white chocolate on top after baking.
