7 Layer Magic Bars Caramel (Print version)

Chewy bars featuring chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, nuts with a luscious sea salt caramel drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Base

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 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
07 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

→ Caramel Drizzle

08 - 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# How to Make:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl, then press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
03 - Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the crust, followed by butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts in order.
04 - Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over all layers to cover the surface.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set. Remove 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 parchment paper and cut into 16 squares. Serve as desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • One-pan layered dessert
  • Perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors
02 -
  • Toasting the coconut and nuts enriches the flavor
  • Bars store well at room temperature up to 4 days
03 -
  • Press crust firmly for an even base
  • Use parchment paper overhang to easily lift bars from pan
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