7-Layer Magic Bars (Print Version)

Chewy, layered bars featuring chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, and nuts topped with salted caramel.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Layers

03 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
04 - 1 cup butterscotch chips
05 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
06 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
07 - 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

→ Salted Caramel Drizzle

08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons water
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create an even crust.
03 - Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust, followed by butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts.
04 - Pour sweetened condensed milk uniformly over all the layered ingredients.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until edges are golden and center is set. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
06 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, dissolve sugar and water. Cook without stirring until the mixture develops a deep amber color, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, whisk in butter, then gradually add heavy cream while whisking continuously. Stir in flaky sea salt and let cool slightly.
07 - Drizzle the cooled salted caramel over the cooled bars. Let the drizzle set, then lift bars from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Features seven glorious layers of flavor in one easy bar.
  • Customizable toppings for endless variety.
02 -
  • This recipe contains dairy, tree nuts, and gluten unless making substitutions.
  • For best results, let the bars cool before cutting for neat squares.
03 -
  • Use parchment overhang to easily lift bars out of the pan after cooling.
  • Chill bars in the fridge for cleaner, easier slicing.
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