I needed to make something for Grumpy to have in his lunch box. I had a bag of butterscotch chips and a bag of chocolate chips that I wanted to use....I realized I had 1 package of graham crackers left and just enough coconut so that if I had sweetened condensed milk, well, then I had what I needed to make these bars!
This happens to be another of my DIL's favorite treats so I also had her in mind when I made these. I took some bars over to my son and DIL and packed the rest up for Grumpy's lunch box treats all week.
I remember my mom making these when I lived at home and she always called them 7 Layer bars. I have seen them called magic cookie bars also - and as a matter of fact, Brandi from Bran Appetit guest blogged about these very same bars on Zesty's blog this week!
There is something about that sweetened condensed milk that makes you want to eat these, drink a tall glass of water, then eat another one. Yummy.
7 Layer Cookie Bars
1-½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 stick melted unsalted butter
1 -14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 pkg. butterscotch chips
1-½ cup coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325 degrees for glass dish). In a 13 x 9 inch baking pan melt butter in oven. Sprinkle crumbs over it. Mix together and press into pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Top evenly with remaining ingredients. Press down firmly. Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool before cutting.
Pam
I think it's so sweet that you make treats for Grumpy's lunches...he is so lucky! They look delicious.
Maria
The bars look really sweet and really good!
the ungourmet
That is so nice of you to make your husband such nice lunches. I really should start doing this too!
I love the taste of graham cracker in bars. This looks really yummy!
Aggie
Ok, you are just so good to Grumpy!! That looks UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Mary
How scrumshess !
Reeni♥
Seven layers of heaven!! How scrumptious!
Helene
You can't put a place of those in front of me because I love them so much. Like the pictures.
brandi
your pictures are beautiful! My last batch kind of melted together which has never happened before, but they sure are tasty 🙂
Megan
One of my favorites and always on the Christmas cookie platter!
The Duo Dishes
If coconut's in the mix, we want to be there.
Carrie
Wow Shelby, I think you must be the best wife ever! Grumpy is so lucky!
Mags
They make me want to drink a tall glass of milk! (and then eat another one) I can see I need to add these to my list of treats for hubby to bring to work.
Lynda
These look so delicious; I think I just gained 5 pounds looking at the pictures!
Mrs. L
Ah Magic Cookie Bars. They were my favorite "cookie" growing up. I could even make them myself! Haven't had them in ages. Must make some soon.
Patsyk
They look like a wonderful lunchbox treat!
Linda
I'm addicted to these--I'm glad you're so far away. 😉
Fantastic photos, HoneyB!
Ingrid
Every time I see this I think I really NEED to try them! What I'm waiting for I have no idea.... a kick in the rear I guess!
Yours looks really good....you can see the layers better on yours.
~ingrid
recipes2share
Lucky Grumpy!!!:) Have a great weekend...
pigpigscorner
Look at those layers!! Wonderful.
French Cooking for Dummies
I want a bite of these 😉
Bellini Valli
Do decadent Shelby. Grumpy is a lucky guy:D
Linda
I have made these before, Shelby, and they are so rich and delicious! We call them Hello Dollies. No one knows why, unfortunately!!
shellyfish
How do you make this stuff and not eat it all in one sitting? I don't think I could resist!
Coleen's Recipes
Here is my three letter comment: YUM!
Kevin
Those look so decadently good!
Danielle
I make this same recipe but without the butterscotch chips and I call them Magic Squares because whenever I have had a crush on a guy I have made these for him and magically we end up together! Thanks Magic Squares!!
Bobby
These cookie bars look amazing!
JyLnC
They look fabulous....and decadent.
Elle
I've always loved these cookies...easy to make and great for the lunchbox or with a cup of coffee.
CookiePie
I love these -- they look fabulous! My mom always called them "hello dollies" 🙂
Creative One
Yummy, these look amazing!
AnickH
THose look awesome i love 7 layer bars yours look especially good