Remember I told you about our upcoming trip across the border, well it happened and it was amazing! I stocked up on tons of yummy ingredients and baking equipment...the week we got home I baked four things in one day for a little party we were having at our house, so I think it's safe to say my baking mojo has returned!
The first time I made magic bars was last Christmas and I was a convert straight away! Since we arrived in Canada I have made them 3 different times and they've disappeared so quick they've never made it to the photography stage!
What's not to love about a graham cracker crust with a soft moist layer of sweetened condensed milk on top, and layers of toasted coconut, milk choc chips, white choc chips, peanut butter chips and salted peanuts on top! Last time around I made them they weren't 'authentic' 7 layer bars as I had fewer than 7 ingredients so this time I made the real deal!
They are so easy to throw together and I loved the addition of peanuts this time around, it added a fun salty balance against all the sweet!
These are the pefect bake to whip up for your friends and family with the holidays approaching, as they really don't take very much time and as long as you have a tin of condensed milk in your cupboard you can pretty much go crazy with whatever toppings take your fancy!
7 Layer Bars:
Makes 16
Adapted from Eagle Brand
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (14 oz. can) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup peanuts
1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/350 degrees F.
Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with remaining chocolate chips and peanuts. Sprinkle the shredded coconut over everything. Press down firmly with fork.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
Leave to cool in pans.
Then cut into bars and transfer to cool completely on a wire rack.
7 Layer Bars:
Makes 16
Adapted from Eagle Brand
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (14 oz. can) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup peanuts
1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/350 degrees F.
Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with remaining chocolate chips and peanuts. Sprinkle the shredded coconut over everything. Press down firmly with fork.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
Leave to cool in pans.
Then cut into bars and transfer to cool completely on a wire rack.
These bars look so easy to bake and so delicious-looking!
ReplyDeleteWhoa they sound amazing!! Addin that to the recipes to try list!
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They sound delicious! Love the look of all the nuts and chocolate combined with the gooey topping. What else did you bake?
ReplyDeleteWow, there isn't anything else you could have added. They look amazing. What a combo!
ReplyDeleteLove that salty and sweet thang!!
ReplyDeleteOh oh oh these look SO delicious!!! :) I love all the layers ~ YUM!
ReplyDeleteWowsers...these are impressive...and I've never even heard of 7 layer bars! Who knew that you could fit 7 layers into such a small space...they look yummy! :-)
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