7 Layer Bars The Real Thing Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible magic of our 7 Layer Bars – a Christmas baking tradition that's unbelievably easy! This recipe delivers the perfect balance of chewy, crisp, gooey goodness, with no mixing bowls required! Skip the complicated recipes and dive into this tried-and-true masterpiece that will leave you and your loved ones craving more. Get ready for a symphony of textures and flavors – from the buttery graham cracker crust to the decadent layers of chocolate, butterscotch, pecans, and coconut, all topped with a luscious blanket of sweetened condensed milk. This is the ultimate 7 layer bar recipe you've been searching for!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 216.8 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.7 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 7 Layer Bars The Real Thing

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How to Make 7 Layer Bars The Real Thing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter.
  3. Pour melted butter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  4. Evenly sprinkle 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs over the melted butter.
  5. Pat the graham cracker crumbs firmly into an even layer.
  6. Add the following layers in this order, sprinkling evenly across the pan: - ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips - ½ cup butterscotch chips - ½ cup chopped pecans - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  7. Pour one (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top layer.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly set.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
  10. Once cool, cut into bars and enjoy! Note: the finished bars will be approximately 11x2 inches.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

76g

Fat

38g

Carbs

7g