7 Layer Bars
These easy 7 layer bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust with gooey layers of chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, and pecans. A simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that everyone will love.
Servings: 24 2x2 squares
Calories: 242kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1⅓ cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Line the pan with parchment paper.For clean, even squares, let the paper hang over the edges for easy removal.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup salted butter
- Evenly drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the crust.14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- Add the remaining ingredients in the order listed, spreading them out evenly and pressing down gently with a fork.1 cup butterscotch chips, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1⅓ cup flaked coconut
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden.
- While still warm, loosen the edges from the pan, then cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into pieces with a sharp knife.
Notes
Storage:
Make ahead: This is a great dessert to prep early since it actually tastes even better after it has had time to sit overnight.
Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge for up to 7 days. If you stack them, slide a piece of parchment between layers so they do not stick together.
Freezer friendly: These bars freeze well for up to 2 months. Freeze them whole or cut into individual pieces with parchment in between. Let them thaw at room temperature or in the fridge.
Serving tip: They are best served at room temp, but if you like them warm, a quick few seconds in the microwave does the trick.
Tips:
- Use a spatula to get every last drop of sweetened condensed milk out of the can
- Gently press each layer into the pan so everything bakes together nicely
- Give the bars time to cool completely before slicing so the cuts look neat
- For extra firm, bakery style bars, pop the pan in the fridge before cutting
- Parchment paper makes lifting the bars out easy and saves you on cleanup
- If the top starts getting too brown, loosely tent with foil near the end of baking
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
