Seven Layer Cookie Bars Recipe

Introduction

Seven Layer Cookie Bars are a rich and delicious treat featuring layers of cookies, chocolate, nuts, and coconut all held together by sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars are easy to make and great for sharing.

Ingredients

• 100 g Digestive cookies or Graham crackers (1 cup)
• 50 g Butter (½ cup)
• 100 g Dark chocolate chips (½ cup)
• 100 g Milk chocolate chips (½ cup)
• 100 g White chocolate chips (½ cup)
• 100 g Butterscotch chips (½ cup) (or caramel chips)
• 80 g Shredded coconut (1 cup)
• 110 g Walnuts, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Step 2: Line a 24 x 24 cm (9 x 9 inch) baking dish with parchment paper.
3. Step 3: Melt the butter and spread it evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4. Step 4: Crush the digestive cookies or graham crackers into fine crumbs and sprinkle them over the melted butter.
5. Step 5: Use a fork to gently press and mix the butter and crumbs so they form an even base layer.
6. Step 6: Layer the dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips evenly over the crumb base.
7. Step 7: Add the chopped walnuts and shredded coconut as the next layers on top of the chips.
8. Step 8: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over all the layered ingredients.
9. Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
10. Step 10: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Tips & Variations

• For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts and add extra coconut or dried fruit instead.
• Try using a mix of different nuts like pecans or almonds for varied texture.
• Press the crumb and butter mixture firmly to create a solid base that holds together well.
• Use caramel chips instead of butterscotch for a richer flavor.

Storage

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. If refrigerated, bring to room temperature before serving for softer bars. These bars can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use different types of chocolate chips?

Yes, you can mix and match any chocolate chips you prefer or have on hand. Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips work great as substitutes for dark chocolate chips.

Do I need to grease the baking dish?

There is no need to grease the baking dish if you use parchment paper to line it, as this prevents sticking and makes removal easier.

Seven Layer Cookie Bars Recipe

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• Author: lilan
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 16 bars 1x

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Description

Delight in these indulgent Seven Layer Cookie Bars featuring layers of crunchy digestive cookie crumbs, mixed chocolate chips, butterscotch, shredded coconut, walnuts, and sweetened condensed milk baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make dessert combines a variety of textures and flavors in every bite—perfect for sharing or treating yourself.

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Ingredients

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Base

• 100 g Digestive cookies or Graham Cracker crumbs (1 Cup)
• 50 g Butter (½ Cup)

Chocolate & Sweet Layers

• 100 g Dark Chocolate chips (½ Cup)
• 100 g Milk Chocolate chips (½ Cup)
• 100 g White Chocolate chips (½ Cup)
• 100 g Butterscotch chips (½ Cup) or caramel chips

Additional Toppings

• 80 g Shredded Coconut (1 Cup)
• 110 g Walnuts, chopped (1 Cup)

Binder

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the bars evenly.
2. Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 24 x 24 cm (9 x 9 in) baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
3. Melt Butter: Melt the butter and pour it evenly to cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating the base layer for the cookie crumbs.
4. Crush Cookies: Crush the digestive biscuits or graham crackers into fine crumbs and sprinkle them evenly over the melted butter in the dish.
5. Mix Base: Use a fork to gently mix the butter and cookie crumb mixture to ensure the crumbs are evenly coated and pressed down to form a firm base.
6. Layer Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, and butterscotch chips evenly over the cookie crumb base to form the first layer of sweet toppings.
7. Add Nuts and Coconut: Layer chopped walnuts and shredded coconut over the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly for texture and flavor balance.
8. Pour Condensed Milk: Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over all the layers, which will act as the binding agent during baking.
9. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and bubbling.
10. Cool and Cut: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper and cutting into squares for serving.

Notes

• Using parchment paper makes it easier to lift the bars out of the pan without breaking.
• You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds as preferred.
• Ensure the condensed milk is poured evenly to avoid dry spots in the bars.
• Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts and add extra coconut or chocolate chips.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Seven Layer Cookie Bars, layered bars, chocolate chip bars, easy dessert, baked cookie bars, sweetened condensed milk dessert