Basic Seven-Layer Bars Recipe
- 8 whole graham crackers (about 4 ounces), broken in half
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into 4 pieces
- 1 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or any combination (about 6 ounces)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, such as pecans or almonds
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
- Place the graham crackers in a resealable plastic bag, press out the air, and seal, leaving about 1 inch unsealed.
- Using a rolling pin, roll over the crackers until they are fine, uniform crumbs (you should have about 1 cup of crumbs).
- Alternatively, you can place the crackers in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment and process for about 1 minute.
- Place the butter in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and place in the oven until the butter has melted, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and tilt it so the butter evenly coats the bottom.
- Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs evenly over the butter, then sprinkle the coconut over the crumbs.
- Sprinkle the chocolate, peanut butter, white chocolate, or butterscotch chips over the coconut, then sprinkle the nuts over the chips.
- Evenly drizzle the condensed milk over all of the layers.
- Bake until golden brown around the edges and springy to the touch, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Cut into 24 squares and serve.
graham crackers, unsalted butter, coconut, bittersweet chocolate chips, nuts, condensed milk
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/basic-seven-layer-bars-30288 (may not work)