7 Layer Bars

4.70 from 13 votes

7 Layer Bars are a classic treat with a graham cracker crust, loaded with baking chips, chopped pecans, and coconut flakes, all held together by condensed milk for a gooey texture. Shop the recipe here.

Prep Time25

Cook Time25

Cooling Time1

Total Time1 50

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Keyword: 7 layer bars

Servings: bars

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $7.99

Equipment

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs measure as crumbs, about 20 crackers
12 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips see note 1
1 cup butterscotch baking chips see note 2
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk see note 3
1-1/3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease with cooking spray.
Break up graham crackers and blend in batches until very fine crumbs, re-blending any large pieces as needed. Measure 2-1/2 cups into a large bowl, add salt and melted butter, and stir until thick. Press evenly into the prepared pan using the base of a flat measuring cup.
Evenly layer chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, and chopped pecans over the crust. Use your hands to press down firmly. Evenly pour sweetened condensed milk on top, spreading gently with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle coconut over the top and lightly press to adhere.
Bake for 23–28 minutes, until the edges are golden and the sweetened condensed milk bubbles at the edges.
Let bars cool at room temperature for 1–2 hours. For faster cooling, refrigerate after 20 minutes. Lift bars using the parchment overhang and cut with a hot, sharp knife—run under hot water, dry, cut, and repeat.

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Notes

Note 1: I love milk chocolate, but any type works. Use dark or semi-sweet for less sweetness.

Note 2: Don’t like butterscotch or white chocolate? Swap in your favorite chips, like extra chocolate or caramel bits, keeping amounts the same.

Note 3: Use only full-fat sweetened condensed milk, not sugar-free or evaporated milk. I recommend a fresh can of Eagle Brand® (not sponsored).

Storage: Keep bars in an airtight container at room temp for 3–5 days or in the fridge for a firmer texture. To freeze, cool completely, wrap individually or layer with parchment in an airtight container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp before serving.

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