Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Layered with Flavor: The combination of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, and nuts creates a deliciously layered flavor profile that’s perfectly balanced.
Quick and Easy: With just 10 minutes of prep time and a simple baking process, you’ll have a delicious dessert in under an hour.
Customizable: You can swap out ingredients like nuts or chips to match your preferences, making it easy to customize this recipe for different tastes.
No Special Equipment: This recipe uses simple kitchen tools—no need for mixers or special gadgets.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, your choice)
½ teaspoon salt

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Pan

Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars after baking.

3. Make the Crust

In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well-coated with butter and the mixture is crumbly.
Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.

4. Layer the Chocolate Chips

Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the crust.

5. Add the Butterscotch Chips

Next, layer the butterscotch chips on top of the chocolate chips.

6. Layer the Coconut

Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly on top of the butterscotch chips.

7. Add the Nuts

Distribute the chopped nuts evenly over the coconut layer.

8. Pour the Sweetened Condensed Milk

Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the entire layer, covering as much area as possible. This will help bind the layers together while baking.

9. Sprinkle with Salt

Add a light sprinkle of salt to enhance the flavors and balance the sweetness.

10. Bake

Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the bars are set.

11. Cool and Cut

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for about 1 hour. Once they have cooled completely, remove from the pan and cut into squares.

Notes

Customization: Feel free to substitute the nuts or chips with other ingredients, such as milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or even dried fruit for an added twist.
Storage: Store the magic bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Make-Ahead: These bars can be made in advance and stored for a few days. They also freeze well—simply wrap them tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

Storing and Reheating

Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freezing: These bars freeze well! Wrap individual bars tightly in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw them at room temperature or heat briefly in the microwave.

FAQs

1. Can I use a different type of milk?

Yes, you can use evaporated milk or coconut milk if you prefer a dairy-free version. However, the flavor and texture may vary slightly.

2. Can I make these bars gluten-free?

Yes, simply use gluten-free graham crackers to make this recipe gluten-free. Everything else should already be naturally gluten-free.

3. Can I make these bars without nuts?

Absolutely! If you’re not a fan of nuts or have allergies, you can leave them out or replace them with more coconut or chocolate chips.

4. Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, these bars keep well for several days and can be made ahead of time. They also freeze well for later enjoyment.

5. Can I add more layers or different ingredients?

Feel free to get creative! You can add extra layers, such as peanut butter chips, or even layer in some caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.

Conclusion

Seven Layer Magic Bars are a delightful and indulgent dessert that’s both easy to make and absolutely delicious. With layers of graham cracker crust, chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, and nuts, topped with sweetened condensed milk, these bars deliver a perfect combination of textures and flavors. Whether you’re serving them for a special occasion or just because, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone! Try this recipe today for a magical treat that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Seven Layer Magic Bars: A Decadent Dessert Delight

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Author: Paula
Total Time: 40-45 minutes
Yield: 24 squares

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Description

Seven Layer Magic Bars are a decadent dessert with layers of graham cracker crumbs, chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, and nuts, all topped with sweetened condensed milk and baked to golden perfection. A crowd-pleaser for any occasion!

Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup butterscotch chips

1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, your choice)

½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
Layer the Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the crust.
Add the Butterscotch Chips: Layer butterscotch chips on top of the chocolate chips.
Layer the Coconut: Sprinkle shredded coconut evenly over the butterscotch chips.
Add the Nuts: Distribute the chopped nuts evenly over the coconut layer.
Pour the Sweetened Condensed Milk: Drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over the entire layer.
Sprinkle with Salt: Add a light sprinkle of salt to balance the sweetness.
Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the bars are set.
Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 1 hour. Once cooled, remove from the pan and cut into squares.