Description
Classic 7 Layer Bars, also known as Magic Bars, feature a rich, buttery graham cracker crust topped with layers of sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, flaked coconut, and chopped pecans. This easy-to-make dessert is baked until golden and cut into deliciously chewy, sweet squares perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
Layers
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1â…“ cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Line the pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to hang over the edges to easily lift the bars out for clean squares.
- Make the crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl until well blended. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a solid crust.
- Add sweetened condensed milk: Evenly drizzle the entire can of sweetened condensed milk over the graham cracker crust, ensuring it covers the surface.
- Layer remaining ingredients: Sprinkle the butterscotch chips evenly over the condensed milk, followed by the semi-sweet chocolate chips, flaked coconut, and then the chopped pecans. Press down gently with a fork to help the layers adhere together.
- Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and bubbly.
- Cool and cut: Remove the pan from the oven and while still warm, loosen the edges from the pan using the parchment overhang. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut into 24 squares and serve.
Notes
- Using parchment paper with overhanging edges makes removing bars easier and cleaner.
- Pressing down the layers gently helps to bind the bars together for easier cutting.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For added flavor variation, substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds.
