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7 layer bars cut in a pan. One is slighted lifted by a spatula
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The Best 7 Layer Bars Recipe

Prep Time :15 minutes
Cook Time :30 minutes
Total Time :45 minutes
Serves: 18

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup honey graham crackers about 16 full sheet graham crackers
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips plus more for topping
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Flaky salt for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 9x13 baking dish (or smaller for thicker bars) with parchment paper and lightly grease. Set aside.
  • Then, place your graham crackers in a food processor or blender and grind them into fine. Alternatively, you can put your cookies in a gallon-size plastic bag and crush the crackers with a rolling pin until fine. Once you have crushed and measured your graham crackers, place your graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Next, melt your butter by cutting pieces and placing it in a skillet on medium-low until melted (stirring frequently). Alternatively, you can melt your butter in the microwave by putting the butter in a microwave safe bowl and heating for 60 seconds or until melted.
  • Then, add your melted butter to the bowl with the graham cracker crumbs. Mix until well combined. Be sure any large chunks are crushed.
  • Next, pour your cookie mixture evenly into a baking dish. Press the crumbs down along the bottom and side of the pan to form the crust. Be sure to pat the crumbs firmly and evenly. Pro tip: use the back of a measuring cup to firmly press the crust into the pan.
  • Optional Step. Bake the crust for 5 minutes on 350F. Once done. Remove from oven and set aside. Pro tip: this creates a crisper crust.
  • Then, evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips on the graham cracker crust. Next, evenly sprinkle the butterscotch chips. Then, evenly add the coconut and chopped nuts.
  • Mix the 1 tsp of vanilla in the sweetened condensed milk. You can add this in can or a separate bowl. Stir carefully. Then, carefully drizzle the condensed milk on top of the chips and nuts. Spread evenly.
  • Optional Step. Add a little sprinkle of chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.
  • Bake on 350F for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and coconut is lightly toasted.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky salt. Let completely cool before cutting.
  • Once cooled, enjoy and feel free to add a comment on my blog! Also, be sure to share your photo on instagram and tag @butterloveandsalt! We would love to see how your bars come out!

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1gCalories: 321kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 33g (11%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 20g (31%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 29mg (10%)Sodium: 133mg (6%)Potassium: 212mg (6%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 23g (26%)Vitamin A: 306IU (6%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 86mg (9%)Iron: 2mg (11%)