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    Home » Recipes

    Seven Layer Bars - Easy Bar Cookie Recipe

    April 22, 2022 by Patti Estep Leave a Comment

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    A trio of 7 layer bars stack on top of each other.

    Enjoy this super easy and delicious 7 layer bars recipe. Perfect for a bake sale or any occasion as they come together quickly, resulting in two dozen delicious cookies. And they freeze well too.

    Stacked seven layer bars.

    If you love the flavor of chocolate and caramel you'll probably love these classic seven layer bars. This recipe has been around forever. Possibly many of you have already made these yummy treats. You may also know them as magic cookie bars. But it seems like when I think everyone has already heard of a craft or recipe I find that many have not.

    Ingredients for 7 layer bars including, walnuts, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, chocolate and butterscotch chips, butter and graham crackers.

    These are the 7 layers:

    1. Butter
    2. Graham crackers
    3. Shredded Coconut
    4. Chocolate chips
    5. Butterscotch chips
    6. Sweetened condensed milk
    7. Walnuts
    Butter, ground up graham crackers and shredded coconut layered in a 9 x 13 baking pan.

    Jumping to the 3rd layer shredded coconut. Many people do not like coconut including me but I don't mind it in this cookie. You can leave it out but then it would be a 6 layer bar.

    Chocolate chips and butterscotch chips layer in 7 layer cookies.

    I use an entire bag of chocolate and butterscotch chips. However, I think the original recipe calls for just half a bag.

    Pouring sweetened condensed milk on to of chips.

    Pouring the sweetened condensed milk out of the can does take some time as it's a slow pour. You can use a spoon to speed up the process but it's not really necessary.

    Top layer of 7 layer bars which is ground walnuts.

    Crushed walnuts top off the 7 layer bars. These often end up falling off but I would not skip them. They really add a nice texture to the dish.

    Seven layer bar cookies pan just out of the oven.

    Let the pan cool completely before trying to cut the bars. Otherwise, these gooey bars may be a little bit of a mess.

    Seven layer bars on a black slate.

    I usually cut this into 24 pieces. However, a friend of mine cuts her up even smaller. It's a good idea because they are so rich half the size would be plenty for a serving.

    Front view of 7 layer bars with the baking pan in the background.

    Whether it's Christmas, a bake sale, or just because you're craving some decadent chocolate, these 7 layer cookie bars do not disappoint. And, they are one of the best bars to freeze for the future, so why not make two pans.

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    Stacked seven layer bars.

    7 Layer Bars Recipe

    Patti Estep
    Super easy and decadent dessert this seven layer bar recipe is rich and delicious with graham crackers, chocolate, butterscotch, and nuts.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Cookies, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 257 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, melted
    • 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
    • 1 cup of shredded coconut
    • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 12 oz bag
    • 2 cups butterscotch chips 12 oz bag
    • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
    • Spray the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    • Spread the melted butter in the bottom of the pan.
    • Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over butter.
    • Next, sprinkle the shredded coconut.
    • Layer the chocolate and butterscotch chips next.
    • Pour the sweetened condensed milk on top.
    • Finish with a layer of crushed walnuts.
    • Bake for 30 minutes.
    • Allow to cool completely before cutting into 24 or more pieces.

    Notes

    You can buy graham cracker crumbs at the store. However, I usually put some graham crackers in the food processor until I get fine crumbs. You can also place crackers in a zip lock bag and smash them with a wooden mallet or rolling pin.
    Not a fan of butterscotch? Try using white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
    You can also substitute the walnuts with other nuts such as peanuts or pecans.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 81mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21g
    Keyword 7 layer bars, 7 layer bars recipe, seven layer cookies
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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