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Hello Dolly Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 53 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars

Description

Hello Dolly Bars, also known as Seven Layer Bars, are a delightful, easy-to-make layered dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with chocolate chips, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, and drizzled with sweetened condensed milk. Baked until golden and bubbly, these bars offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making them a classic crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Pan Preparation

  • 1 Tbsp softened butter (for pan)

For the Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar

For the Topping

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups roughly chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, leaving a 1 1/2 inch overhang on each side to serve as handles for easy removal later. Butter the foil-lined pan thoroughly and set it aside.
  2. Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated. Firmly press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a uniform crust. Bake it in the preheated oven for 8 minutes to set the crust.
  3. Add Toppings: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the hot crust evenly with half of the chocolate chips (1 cup), followed by the chopped pecans and shredded coconut. Top everything with the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  4. Drizzle Condensed Milk: Evenly drizzle the entirety of the sweetened condensed milk over the layered toppings, ensuring it’s distributed across the surface.
  5. Bake the Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top is lightly golden brown.
  6. Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a cooling rack until warm. Lift the bars out of the pan using the foil overhang, gently peel back the foil, and let the bars cool completely. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Chocolate Chip Variations: Swap semi-sweet chips with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or split between semi-sweet and white chocolate chips for different taste profiles.
  • Flavor Variations: Try using half butterscotch chips or peanut butter chips instead of chocolate for unique flavors.
  • Nut Substitutions: Walnuts or peanuts can replace pecans. For a sweet and salty balance, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking.
  • Butter Options: You may use either salted or unsalted butter for the crust. Salted butter was used here.
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk: Use full-fat sweetened condensed milk for best results; low-fat versions can be used, but avoid fat-free varieties.
  • Crumb Substitution: Vanilla wafer crumbs can be used in place of graham cracker crumbs for a shortbread-like crust flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 38 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasrecipe.com/hello-dolly-bars-recipe/