7 Layer Magic Bars Caramel (Printable view)

Chewy bars layered with chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, and nuts finished with 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 - Preheat 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. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create an even crust.
03 - Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust, then butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts in sequence.
04 - Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over all layers, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until edges are golden and center is set. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan.
06 - Drizzle caramel sauce over the cooled bars and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
07 - Lift bars from pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One dessert with multiple sweet layers
  • Perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors
02 -
  • Toasting the coconut and nuts enhances flavor
  • Substitute walnuts with almonds or cashews if preferred
03 -
  • Use parchment paper with an overhang for easy lifting
  • Store bars at room temperature to keep them chewy
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