Introduction

Seven Layer Cookie Bars are a delightful combination of rich chocolate, crunchy nuts, and sweet coconut layered over a buttery crust. This easy no-fuss dessert brings together a variety of flavors and textures that make every bite irresistible.

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Ingredients

100 g digestive cookies or graham crackers
50 g butter
100 g dark chocolate chips
100 g milk chocolate chips
100 g white chocolate chips
100 g butterscotch chips
80 g shredded coconut
110 g chopped walnuts
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2: Melt the butter and evenly coat the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 3: Crush the digestive cookies or graham crackers into small pieces and press them firmly over the melted butter to form a crust.
Step 4: Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips evenly over the crust.
Step 5: Add the chopped walnuts and shredded coconut on top of the chocolate layers.
Step 6: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over all the layers.
Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Step 8: Allow the bars to cool completely in the dish before slicing into squares.

Tips & Variations

For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or replace them with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
To enhance the coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut lightly before adding it to the layers.
Mix and match chips according to your preference or what you have on hand for a custom flavor combo.
Press the cookie crust firmly to prevent it from becoming too crumbly after baking.

Storage

Store the cooled cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can also be refrigerated for up to 1 week. To reheat, warm briefly in the microwave or enjoy them chilled for a firmer texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use different types of nuts in this recipe?

Yes, feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts depending on your taste or what you have available.

Do I need to melt the chocolate chips before layering?

No, the chocolate chips will melt during baking, creating delicious layers throughout the bars without any extra preparation.

Seven Layer Cookie Bars Recipe

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Delight in the rich and decadent Seven Layer Cookie Bars, a perfect blend of crunchy cookies, three types of chocolate chips, butterscotch, toasted coconut, and chopped walnuts all layered beneath a creamy sweetened condensed milk topping. These bars are baked to golden perfection, creating a chewy, nutty treat that is ideal for dessert or a sweet snack.

Author: Stella
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 16 bars 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Base and Binding

100 g digestive cookies or graham crackers, crushed
50 g butter, melted
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Chocolate and Butterscotch Layers

100 g dark chocolate chips
100 g milk chocolate chips
100 g white chocolate chips
100 g butterscotch chips

Nuts and Coconut

110 g chopped walnuts
80 g shredded coconut

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for easy removal of bars.
Melt Butter and Create Base: Melt 50 g of butter and pour it evenly into the bottom of the lined baking dish, coating it fully. This will help the crust stick and add richness.
Crush and Press Cookies: Crush 100 g of digestive cookies or graham crackers until they resemble coarse crumbs. Press them evenly over the melted butter in the bottom of the pan to form the base layer.
Layer Chocolate and Butterscotch Chips: Evenly sprinkle the dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips over the cookie crust, creating colorful and flavorful layers.
Add Nuts and Coconut: Sprinkle 110 g of chopped walnuts and 80 g of shredded coconut evenly over the chocolate and butterscotch layer for texture and nutty flavor.
Pour Condensed Milk: Slowly pour the entire can (14 oz) of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the layered ingredients, allowing it to seep into the crevices and bind the bars together during baking.
Bake the Bars: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Cool and Slice: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to set. Once cooled, lift the parchment paper out and slice into squares for serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider toasting the shredded coconut before adding it to the layers.
You can swap out walnuts for pecans if preferred.
Ensure bars are fully cooled before slicing to maintain their shape and texture.
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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