7 Layer Bars aka Magic Bars are a simple yet decadent combination of graham cracker crust, coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, sweetened condensed milk, & nuts. The sweetened condensed milk caramelizes on the top and melds the flavors and pulls all the layers together!
Melt butter in a microwavable bowl and mix with graham cracker crumbs. Press buttered crumbs into the bottom of a 13”x9”x2” baking dish.
Sprinkle the coconut on top of the graham cracker crust. Sprinkle chocolate chips followed by the butterscotch chips.
Lastly, sprinkle the nuts over the surface. I prefer fewer nuts, but that is another magical element to these bars: you can easily modify them to your tastes!
Pour sweetened condensed milk over entire surface. My only advice here is to keep the can moving so the milk doesn’t pool. I create a pattern like a sine wave and then go back across in the same pattern but filling in the gaps. I apologize for the math analogy…I just couldn’t refrain.
Bake at 325°F for 20-30 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to brown. Immediately after removing the 7- layer bars from the oven loosen the sides of the bars from the pan, or they will be impossible to remove. Cool on a rack.
Once they are completely cooled, cut them into bars with a knife and store in a sealed container.
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Notes
Yield – 13 x 9 inch pan.Presentation – Refrigerate 30-45 minutes for easier and cleaner slicing!Technique – When pouring the sweetened condensed milk, pour continuously in a wave pattern to keep it from pooling.Variations – Try different flavors of chips, caramel sauce or using chocolate cookies for the crust.Storage – Store baked bars for 5 days at room temperature, 10 days refrigerated or up to 3 months frozen. If storing longer than a week, I prefer to store them frozen.