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    Home » Bars » 7 Layer Magic Bars

    7 Layer Magic Bars

    December 11, 2022 by Liz @ Tasty Treats & Eats Leave a Comment

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    Seven Layer Bars

    The Best Easy 7 Layer Bars Recipe! Made with only 7 ingredients, these seven layer bars are simple to make and so delicious!

    A stack of four 7 layer bars

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    There is truly no easier (and more delicious!) dessert than 7 Layer Bars!

    A rich buttery crust, chocolate and butter scotch chips, walnuts and coconut come together in a sweet, gooey bar that everyone will love!

    7 layer bars cut into squares

    These easy bars are so simple to make. Made with only 7 ingredients (hence the name!) they're cheap, quick and delicious!

    If you like bar cookies, you'll love these Homemade Blueberry Bars, Easy Pumpkin Bars, and my Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Bars.

    You Will Love These 7 Layer Bars

    • So tasty!  Even though this recipe is made with only 7 ingredients they've got such rich flavor!
    • Perfect Party Treats: When you need something for a party or gathering, this will be a favorite!

    Why is it called a 7 layer bar?

    We call this a 7-layer bar because it's just that, 7 layers of tasty ingredients in one bar!

    The layers included are the butter, graham cracker crumbs, butterscotch chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, sweetened coconut, and condensed milk.

    7 Layer Bars Recipe Ingredients

    • Salted butter 
    • Graham cracker crumbs
    • Butterscotch chips
    • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • Chopped walnuts
    • Shredded sweetened coconut
    • Sweetened condensed milk
    7 layer bar ingredients

    How To Make Seven Layer Bars

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
    2. Prepare a 9x13 oven safe baking dish. You can spray with cooking spray, or use a parchment sling to make it easier to get the bars out.
    3. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of the pan. Pour melted butter over the graham cracker crumbs. Press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust
    4. Sprinkle butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, walnuts and sweetened coconut on top of the graham cracker crust.
    5. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk on top.
    6. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown on top.
    a graham cracker crumb layer in a parchment lined pan
    7 layer bar ingredients placed on top of the graham crackers
    7 layer bar ingredients placed on top of the graham crackers
    fully baked 7 layer bars
    7 layer bars cut into even squares, 15 total

    Substitutions for 7 Layer Bars Recipe:

    Salted Butter: Butter is essential to this recipe. We haven't tried it with dairy-free butter but it might work!

    Graham Cracker Crumbs: Traditionally made with regular graham cracker crumbs, you could swap them out for any flavor of graham crackers. Try cinnamon or chocolate for a different flavor profile.

    Butterscotch Chips: We don't recommend substituting butterscotch chips, combined with chocolate chips to create that traditional 7-layer bar flavor we love.

    Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: We don't recommend substituting semi-sweet chocolate chips. Semi-sweet chips will offer enough bitterness to balance the sweetness.

    Chopped Walnuts: Pick walnuts from the baking aisle, as they won't be salted.

    Shredded Sweetened Coconut: Find packaged shredded sweetened coconut in the baking aisle, no need to sweeten or shred yourself.

    Sweetened Condensed Milk: Don't confuse it with evaporated milk, their cans look similar.

    7 layer bar on a white plate

    How to Store Recipe:

    Storing: You can store these 7-layer bars for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. There isn't any need to refrigerate them unless you prefer them on the firmer side.

    Freezing: 7-layer bars will keep frozen for up to 3 months. Before storing we recommend you chill them on a baking sheet to firm them up before layering them in an airtight container between parchment paper. Or you could wrap them individually.

    Tips & Variations for this recipe

    • Customize: This truly is a customizable recipe, use ingredients you have on hand, or make up your own idea of a 7-layer bar.
    • Peanut Butter & Chocolate: Swap out the butterscotch chips for mini peanut butter cups, or peanut butter chips. Delicious!
    • Line the baking pan with parchment paper: Doing so will make life so much easier when it comes to removing the bars from the pan and cutting them.
     A 7 layer bar with a bite taken out of it on a plate

    Seven Layer Bars Recipe FAQ

    How fine should graham cracker crumbs be?

    Your graham cracker crumbs should resemble a sandy texture. If you've ever made a graham cracker crust for a pie, that would be the ideal texture. If pieces are too large the crust will fall apart, if they're too fine, the crust will fall apart.

    How do you cut a magic bar?

    Lining the baking pan with parchment paper will make cutting your bars so much easier. Pull right out of the pan before cutting. For an easier cut, because these tend to be gooey, you can spray your knife with nonstick spray. There is no need to use a cutting or "sawing" motion when slicing these up. Simply press your sharp knife down to cut through.

    Other tasty treats you'll love:

    • Pumpkin Shaped Rice Krispie Treats
    • Christmas Chocolate Bark Candy
    • Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
    • Kentucky Bourbon Balls
    • Easy White Peppermint Fudge Recipe
    • Easy Pumpkin Bars
    A stack of four 7 layer bars

    7 Layer Bar Recipe

    The Best Easy 7 Layer Bars Recipe! Made with only 7 ingredients, these seven layer bars are simple to make and so delicious!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: 7 layer bars, magic cookie bars, seven layer bars
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 15 large bars
    Calories: 387kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup salted butter 1 stick
    • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
    • 1 cup butterscotch chips
    • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 cup chopped walnuts
    • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
    • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
    • Prepare a 9x13 oven safe baking dish. You can spray with cooking spray, or use a parchment sling to make it easier to get the bars out.
    • Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of the pan. Pour melted butter over the graham cracker crumbs. Press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust
    • Sprinkle butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, walnuts and sweetened coconut on top of the graham cracker crust.
    • Drizzle sweetened condensed milk on top.
    • Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown on top. Allow the bars to cool for 1 hour before slicing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg
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