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7 Layer Cookies Recipe

4.9 from 72 reviews

Deliciously rich and chewy 7 Layer Cookies that combine a buttery graham cracker crust with layers of butterscotch, chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts, all held together with sweetened condensed milk. Perfectly baked until golden, these bars offer a satisfying blend of textures and flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Filling & Toppings

  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (preferably pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray to prepare it for baking.
  2. Prepare Crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press this crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust layer.
  3. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust layer, ensuring full coverage.
  4. Layer Toppings: Evenly layer the butterscotch chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, flaked coconut, and chopped nuts on top of the condensed milk in the given order. Press down firmly using a fork to compact all layers together.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bars are lightly browned on top.
  6. Cool and Loosen: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven. While still warm, loosen the edges of the bars from the sides of the pan and then let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Slice and Serve: For perfect bar shapes, it is recommended to line the pan with foil before baking, extending the foil over the edges and spraying it with cooking spray. After cooling, lift the bars out using the foil edges and cut with a sharp knife.

Notes

  • Lining the baking pan with foil before adding ingredients makes it easier to remove the bars for slicing and serving.
  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds depending on your preference.
  • Pressing the layers firmly ensures that the bars hold together well after baking.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to achieve clean cuts.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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