The Best Seven Layer Bars

Seven Layer Bars, Magic Cookie Bars or Hello Dollies? Whatever you call these decadent layered coconut bars, they are winners!

Extra Thick, Extra Rich Seven Layer Bars

“Magic Cookie Bars” were a childhood favorite. Typically topped with butterscotch and chocolate chips in my neck of the woods, I went the triple chocolate route. Quality butterscotch chips are a rare commodity.

White, semisweet and bittersweet discs covered the extra thick, gooey coconut filling to took these gems to a new, more decadent level! Not all Seven Layer Bars actually have seven layers, but these do; just count them: graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate, semisweet chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, coconut, AND pecans!

The Best Seven Layer Bars: Thicker and Extra Gooey

Besides shaking up the chips, I made these seven layer bars in a smaller pan to create a thicker result. I also reserved some of the coconut for a final sprinkle which  allowed for a brown, slightly crispy topping.

If you prefer the more classic bars, layer the chocolate, pecans and coconut and pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top before baking. These tweaks made for an out of this world dessert–that’s why I dubbed them the BEST Seven Layer Bars!

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The Best Seven Layer Bars

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These extra thick and gooey seven layer bars will win your heart!

• Author: Liz Berg
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 16 bars

Ingredients

• 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) butter, melted
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup coconut, divided
• 1/3 cup each of white chocolate, bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate discs (or chips)
• 1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Line 8 x 8 baking pan with non-stick foil and set aside.
2. Mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and brown sugar. Pat into bottom of prepared pan.
3. Layer the chocolate discs, pecans and half the coconut over the crust. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top followed by the rest of the coconut.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or till coconut is lightly browned.

Notes

Keep refrigerated as they are extra gooey at room temperature.

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