Easy 7 Layer Bars: A Decadent Homemade Dessert Delight

7 Layer Bars: A Classic American Dessert

These 7 layer bars are so easy to make, and so rich and delicious! Loved by families, these magic bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust with layers of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, and nuts for a perfect sweet treat.

Ingredients for Homemade 7 Layer Bars

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 sheets)
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup butterscotch chips
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil, letting excess hang over the sides. Lightly grease the paper.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs until evenly coated.
4. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a solid crust.
5. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust, spreading gently as needed.
6. Sprinkle the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts in that order over the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before using the parchment to lift them out and slicing into squares.

Tips & Variations

• Mix up the chips: Swap butterscotch for white chocolate or peanut butter chips.
• Nut-free option: Omit nuts and increase coconut for extra chew.
• Make ahead: Bars keep well at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes   Cook Time: 45 minutes   Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 36 squares

Recipe adapted from AllRecipes.

Enjoy these 7 layer bars!