Hello Dolly Bars (Print Version)

Chewy layered bars with graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, and sweetened condensed milk baked until golden.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Layers

03 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
04 - 1 cup butterscotch chips
05 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
06 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
03 - Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the crust, followed by butterscotch chips, then nuts, and then coconut.
04 - Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the entire surface, making sure to cover all ingredients.
05 - Bake for 23-27 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
06 - Allow to cool completely in the pan. Once cool, lift out using the parchment paper and cut into bars.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweetened condensed milk creates this incredible gooey binding that holds everything together while keeping each layer distinct and perfect
  • You probably have every single ingredient in your pantry right now, making them the ultimate last minute dessert hero
02 -
  • I once tried cutting these while they were still slightly warm and ended up with a beautiful but gooey mess, so patience during cooling is absolutely non-negotiable
  • The condensed milk needs to reach every dry ingredient, so pour it slowly and in a zigzag pattern rather than dumping it in one spot
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for the crust to ensure even pressing without melted butter pooling in spots
  • Measure your condensed milk carefully because too much will make the bars overly sweet and too little wont bind everything properly
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