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7 Layer Bars Recipe

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These classic 7 Layer Bars, also known as Magic Bars, are a deliciously rich and easy-to-make dessert parfait of graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate and butterscotch chips, coconut, and pecans layered and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Crust:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted

Layers:

  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the bars.
  2. Prepare Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted salted butter until the mixture is well blended and crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan to form the crust layer.
  3. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust to act as the binding and sweetening agent for the layers.
  4. Layer Chips and Toppings: Sprinkle the butterscotch chips evenly over the sweetened condensed milk, followed by an even layer of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  5. Add Coconut and Pecans: Distribute the flaked coconut in an even layer on top of the chips, then sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly to finish the layering.
  6. Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the layers have set.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • Use chopped pecans or substitute with walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
  • Ensure all layers are evenly spread for consistent texture and flavor in each bar.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For easier cutting, chill the bars before slicing.

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