7 Layer Bars

Today I will be sharing with you how to make one of my all time favorite desserts in the world. Adapted from the original 7 layer bars, these six layer bars are packed with heart warming ingredients that are kid friendly and adult friendly. Even people who claim they hate coconut say that these bars are one of the best things they've ever had. They always remind me of the holidays because my mom and I make them around Christmas time each year. I hope that you try them out and enjoy!

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F

In an 9x11 pan (glass or metal) sprayed with cooking spray, place...

1 cup + a little graham cracker crumbs (not too buttery)

1 stick butter

Melt butter and mix with graham cracker crumbs.  Pat evenly into bottom of pan until completely covered.  Bake for 8 minutes to set.

Layer on spreading as evenly as possible:

1 bag chocolate chips (11 oz)

1 bag butterscotch chips (11 oz)

1 bag sweetened shredded coconut (7 oz or ½ large bag 14 oz)

**1 cup chopped pecans for the 7^th layer if desired.

1 can Eagle Brand (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk  (slowly drizzled so as not to glob J)

Bake for 30 minutes until lightly brown on sides of pan.  The center can be pretty white.  If you have a convection oven, turn it on for 2-3 minutes to brown the top. 

Do not over cook – they will harden when cool.  You want them to be chewy, not dried out!

For easier release, while hot, push spatula down around the edges creating space for easier cutting later.