Hershey Seven Layer Bars Recipe

These seven layer magic cookie bars are a must-have cookie recipe! The buttery graham cracker crust is topped with chocolate, butterscotch, and layers of other tasty ingredients, all melted together in a sweet gooey, melt-in-your-mouth bar. Make seven layer bars for dessert or your next gathering!

This magic cookie bar recipe is one of the easiest cookie bars you can make (even easier than my white chocolate raspberry bars). You don’t even need a mixing bowl or mixer because all you have to do is layer the ingredients in a baking pan and bake for close to half an hour. That’s it!

These seven layer bars are mouth-wateringly delicious with chewy chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, graham cracker, and more. Seven layers of ingredients come together to make cookie bar magic! It honestly is making me hungry just writing about it!

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This is the original version and the recipe I grew up making with my mother every year during the holidays. I think it’s pretty similar (maybe even the same) as the Eagle Condensed Milk brand’s recipe, but I haven’t checked lately to verify that.

One of the great things about this dessert recipe is it’s easy to make your own magic cookie bar variation. For example, if you prefer no coconut, you can simply leave it out. Or substitute anything you don’t want for something you prefer more.

If you or your child are very sensitive to gluten, it’s always best to check the labels yourself, as we never know when a brand may change its ingredients.

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Note: My mother used to put the pan in the oven to slowly melt the butter, but I find that method takes too long, so I just melt it in the microwave or on the stove and pour it straight into the pan.

And there you have it – quick and easy magic cookie bars that are perfect for parties, holidays, or any time of the year!

No. For this recipe, all you need to do is sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over the melted butter, then top with the remaining ingredients as specified in the directions.

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Yes! Oats make a terrific substitute for them. If you need your seven layer bars to be gluten-free, just make sure your oats are certified gluten-free. Rolled oats are best, but quick oats will work too.

I recommend cutting them into squares and storing them in an airtight container. You can store them either in the fridge or at room temperature.

To thaw them out, simply pull them out of the freezer and place them on the counter to come to room temperature.

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These Magic Cookie Bars with seven layers are a must-have Christmas cookie. A buttery graham cracker crust topped with chocolate and butterscotch are among other tasty ingredients, all melted together in a sweet gooey melt-in-your mouth bar.

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Erika Bragdon is a flower essence practitioner and a second-generation homeschooling mom with 3 kids at home and 1 in college. She enjoys her chickens, goats, and gardening on a small farm in New Hampshire, and is passionate about sharing flower essences and more ways to renew body, mind, and soul with moms.A classic dessert that is always a hit — 7 Layer Bars with a thick, buttery graham cracker crust, filled with a combination of baking chips, chopped pecans, and coconut flakes. Everything gets drizzled with sweetened condensed milk, which is the secret ingredient holding everything together and giving these bars that classic gooey texture and intense sweetness.

I’ll start by telling you that this bar recipe *technically* has 8 layers, but I’m calling them “7 Layer Bars” since they are essentially the standard recipe you’ll find peppered over the internet (with my own tweaks of course!)

7 Layer Bars are another treat my mom made often growing up — especially around the holidays (her other two “famous” treats are these Carmelitas and these Rice Krispie Treats).

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My mom often changed out the baking chips and the nuts she’d include in her recipe. One addition that never made it in her bars? White chocolate. That’s understandable since she hates white chocolate. But for me? It’s one of my favorites! And

So that’s how her famous 7 layer bars came to be 8 layer bars — I added in some white chocolate and have never looked back! 🙂

Only sweetened condensed milk works in this 7 Layer Bars recipe, so be sure not to get evaporated milk. Be sure to get the full-fat variety and avoid sugar-free cans. I personally use and love Eagle Brand’s®

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I get it! These bars are gooey, a little crumbly, and overall tricky to serve. But with the tips below I’m confident you’ll have success cutting these out nicely and with a lot less frustration!

This recipe fills a 9×13-inch pan, but these bars are so rich and sweet that you’ll want to cut them pretty small. This is nice because these bars can be fairly expensive to make — with smaller bars you’ll get more bang for your buck! These make a great treat for holiday gifting or sharing at a party with a lot of guests!

These 7 Layer Bars are best enjoyed within 3-5 days. Store any leftovers in an airtight container, separating the layers with parchment or wax paper.

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There is nothing about these 7 layer bars that requires refrigeration, but if you prefer them to be less gooey and more firm, store them in the fridge.

If the temperature is warm where you’re at, you may want to refrigerate them. For cooler temperatures, storing these bars on the counter is just fine.

We haven’t personally tried freezing and thawing these bars (there have never been leftovers!), but here’s an article to read for tips on freezing/thawing baked goods.

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Store in the fridge if the temperature is warm where you’re at, or on the counter for cooler temperatures. There is nothing about these bars that requires refrigeration, but if you prefer them to be less gooey and firmer, store them in the fridge.

We haven’t personally tried freezing and thawing these bars (there have never been leftovers!), but here’s an article to read for tips on freezing/thawing baked goods .

A classic dessert that is always a hit -- 7 Layer Bars with a thick, buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a combination of baking chips, chopped pecans, and coconut flakes. Everything gets drizzled with sweetened condensed milk-- which is the secret ingredient holding everything together and giving these bars that classic gooey texture and intense sweetness.

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Note 1: We love the richness and sweetness of milk chocolate, but any type of chocolate works here. If you like dark chocolate best, use dark chocolate. If you want to cut down on sweetness, use semi-sweet chocolate.

Note 2: If you don't like butterscotch or white chocolate chips, use more of a type of chocolate chip you do enjoy! You could even try caramel bits instead of one of these types of chips! Just keep quantities consistent.

Note 3: Only sweetened condensed milk works in this recipe, so be careful not to get evaporated milk by mistake. Be sure to get the full-fat variety and avoid sugar-free cans. I personally use and love Eagle Brand® (not sponsored).

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Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 394 kcal | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 27 g | Saturated Fat: 15 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 24 mg | Sodium: 188 mg | Potassium: 221 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 26 g | Vitamin A: 247 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 87 mg | Iron: 1 mg

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