7-Layer Cookie Bars
Classic 7-layer cookie bars with a buttery graham crust topped with chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, nuts, and sweetened condensed milk
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INGREDIENTS
Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp fine salt.
Layers
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional.
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare Pan and Crust
- heat oven to 350 F and place rack in center
- line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment leaving overhang and lightly grease
- mix graham cracker crumbs butter sugar and salt until evenly moistened
- press firmly into an even layer in the pan and bake 8 minutes until just set.
Add Layers and Bake
- sprinkle chocolate chips then butterscotch chips evenly over warm crust
- sprinkle coconut then nuts in even layers
- whisk sweetened condensed milk with vanilla if using and pour evenly over the top covering as much surface as possible
- bake 20 to 22 minutes until edges are lightly golden and the center is set with gentle bubbling
- cool completely in the pan then chill 1 hour for clean cuts
- lift out with parchment and slice into bars.
Notes
1. For cleaner slices chill longer and use a hot dry knife; Swap chips with peanut butter chips white chocolate or all chocolate; Use unsweetened coconut for less sweetness; Skip nuts or replace with sunflower seeds for nut free; Store airtight up to 5 days room temp or freeze up to 2 months
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g