7 Layer Magic Bars Caramel (Printable)

Chewy bars with layers of chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, nuts and a sea salt caramel drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (150 g)
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115 g)

→ Layers

03 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (170 g)
04 - 1 cup butterscotch chips (170 g)
05 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (90 g)
06 - 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (120 g)
07 - 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz/400 ml)

→ Caramel Drizzle

08 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce (120 ml), store-bought or homemade
09 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Firmly press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create a crust.
03 - Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust followed by butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts.
04 - Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the layered ingredients, ensuring complete coverage.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until edges are golden and the center is set. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan.
06 - Once cooled, drizzle caramel sauce over the bars and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
07 - Lift bars from the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pan layered dessert
  • Perfect balance of sweet and salty
02 -
  • For a richer flavor toast the coconut and nuts before layering
  • Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days
03 -
  • Press the crust firmly to ensure bars hold together
  • Use parchment paper overhang for easy removal from the pan
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