Description
Layers of pure bliss define these 7-layer magic bars, where chocolate, coconut, and condensed milk create a symphony of sweet indulgence. Sweet memories and comfort converge in each irresistible bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Base Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Chips and Nuts:
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170 grams) butterscotch chips
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans or walnuts
Binding and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ⅓ cups (110 grams) shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Craft a solid foundation by transforming graham cracker crumbs and melted butter into a compact, uniform base within a parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking vessel.
- Construct a delectable landscape by meticulously scattering chocolate chips across the graham cracker terrain.
- Enhance the chocolatey realm by dispersing butterscotch chips, creating a complementary flavor mosaic.
- Blanket the chip-laden surface with a delicate snowfall of shredded coconut, introducing textural intrigue.
- Introduce chopped nuts to generate an additional layer of crunch and nutty complexity.
- Cascade sweetened condensed milk across the entire landscape, ensuring complete coverage and binding all elements together.
- Transfer the assembled masterpiece into a preheated 350F (175C) oven, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform for 25-30 minutes.
- Monitor the edges, seeking a golden-brown hue and a set consistency as indicators of perfect completion.
- Extract from the oven and permit a complete cooling period within the pan, enabling structural integrity.
- Leverage the parchment paper overhang to gracefully elevate the entire creation from its baking home.
- Slice into precise squares, revealing the intricate layers of flavor and texture, ready to be savored.
Notes
- Ensure graham cracker crust is tightly packed to create a solid, crisp base that holds the layers together without crumbling.
- Use room temperature sweetened condensed milk for even distribution and better absorption across all layers.
- Choose high-quality chocolate and butterscotch chips for enhanced flavor complexity and rich, indulgent taste.
- Experiment with nut variations like pecans or almonds to customize texture and introduce different nutty undertones to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg