Seven Layer Cookie Bars

These seven layer cookie bars feature (you guessed it!) seven layers of sweet, rich, and easy-to-find ingredients.

Seven Layer Cookie Bars Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this seven layer cookie bar recipe:

· Graham cracker crumbs: A graham cracker crust is the perfect base layer for these seven layer cookie bars.
· Butter or margarine: You can use whichever you have on hand!
· Sweetened condensed milk: Because doesn't sweetened condensed milk make everything better?
· Candy morsels: Chocolate chips and butterscotch chips are sprinkled over the sweetened condensed milk layer.
· Flaked coconut: Opt for sweetened coconut flakes, if you can.
· Chopped nuts: Peanuts, pecans, and walnuts are all great options.

How to Make Seven Layer Cookie Bars

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make seven layer cookie bars at home:

1. Make the graham cracker layer and press it into a baking pan.
2. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the crust.
3. Add the chocolate and butterscotch chips.
4. Top with flaked coconut and chopped nuts.
5. Bake until lightly browned. Cool, then cut into squares.

How to Store Seven Layer Cookie Bars

Place the seven layer cookie bars in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to four days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Can You Freeze Seven Layer Cookie Bars?

Yes, you can freeze seven layer cookie bars for about three months. Flash freeze them for a few hours or up to overnight, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This is absolutely delicious and easy to make," raves Mary Harkleroad. "I have made this every week for the last 3 weeks. It's that good."

"These are ALWAYS a hit," according to Jan L. "My husband absolutely loves these. Lucky for him, he is very skinny. These are like a super rich cookie-candy bar. I keep the ingredients on hand constantly. You can put these together in minutes."

"It is delicious, however I like to use peanut butter chips instead of butterscotch ones," says Oaksfan. "Also, to make it come out of the pan easier, I line the pan with either foil or parchment paper."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams