7-Layer Magic Bars (Printable)

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

# 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 with melted butter until evenly mixed. Press firmly into the pan forming an even crust.
03 - Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips over crust, followed by butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts.
04 - Evenly pour sweetened condensed milk over all the layered ingredients.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until edges are golden and center is set. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
06 - In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until dissolved, then stop stirring and cook until amber-colored (4–5 minutes). Remove from heat, whisk in butter, slowly add heavy cream while whisking, then stir in sea salt. Let cool slightly.
07 - Drizzle cooled caramel over bars. Let set, then lift bars from pan using parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Layered with rich chocolate, coconut, and buttery caramel
  • Easy to make in one pan for fuss-free dessert bars
02 -
  • Check ingredient labels if you need vegan or gluten-free substitutions
  • Bars store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days
03 -
  • Let layers cool completely before slicing for clean squares
  • Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top for extra crunch and flavor
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