Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman 7 Layer Cookie Bars recipe is a gooey and chewy recipe, which is made with layers of chocolate chips, butterscotch, and pecans. It’s the ultimate easy dessert, a classic, foolproof recipe that requires no mixing bowl and is ready in about 30 minutes.
Pioneer Woman 7 Layer Cookie Bars Ingredients
A classic 7-layer combination for the ultimate no-fuss treat.
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
How To Make Pioneer Woman 7 Layer Cookie Bars
A step-by-step guide to this incredibly easy, layered dessert.
- Prep Oven and Make Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 11×7-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Layer the Ingredients: Sprinkle the ingredients in even layers directly on top of the crust in the following order: first the coconut, then the chocolate chips, then the butterscotch chips.
- Add Final Layers and Bake: Pour the sweetened condensed milk as evenly as possible over the entire surface. Finish by sprinkling the chopped pecans on top.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Chill and Serve: For the cleanest slices and best texture, place the cooled pan in the refrigerator to chill completely before cutting into squares.
Recipe Tips
For the perfect gooey, chewy, and clean-cut 7 Layer Bars.
- How to get clean slices? The secret is to let the bars cool completely and then chill them in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cutting. This allows the gooey layers to set up firmly. Using a sharp knife and lining the pan with a parchment paper “sling” also helps immensely.
- Why line the pan with parchment? While greasing works, creating a parchment paper sling (with overhang on two sides) is a game-changer. It allows you to lift the entire block of cooled bars out of the pan, making it much easier to cut neat, perfect squares.
- Can I customize the layers? Absolutely! That’s the “magic” of these bars. You can swap the semi-sweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate or white chocolate chips. The butterscotch chips can be replaced with peanut butter chips or toffee bits. And the pecans can be swapped for walnuts, almonds, or even omitted.
- How do I know when they’re done? The bars are ready when the edges are a deep golden brown and the center is set and looks lightly bubbly. The sweetened condensed milk will caramelize as it bakes.
What To Serve With 7 Layer Cookie Bars
This sweet, decadent bar is a complete treat on its own.
These incredibly rich and sweet bars are a perfect dessert for any potluck or party. They are fantastic served with:
- A tall, cold glass of milk
- A hot cup of black coffee to cut the sweetness
- A small scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
How To Store 7 Layer Cookie Bars
Keeping your bars fresh and chewy.
- Room Temperature or Refrigerator: Once cut, store the bars in an airtight container. The recipe recommends serving them cold from the refrigerator, which is how they are traditionally enjoyed. They will keep for up to a week. You can separate the layers with wax paper to prevent sticking.
Pioneer Woman 7 Layer Cookie Bars Nutrition Facts
An estimated guide per bar.
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 19 g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Why are they called 7-Layer Bars?
They get their name from the seven classic ingredients that are layered in the pan: 1. Butter, 2. Graham Cracker Crumbs, 3. Coconut, 4. Chocolate Chips, 5. Butterscotch Chips, 6. Sweetened Condensed Milk, and 7. Pecans.
Can I make these in a different size pan?
Yes. An 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan will work perfectly. The layers will be slightly thicker, so you may need to add about 5 minutes to the baking time.
My bars are too gooey and fell apart. Why?
This usually happens if the bars were not allowed to cool and chill completely before cutting. The sweetened condensed milk needs time to set up properly as it cools. Patience is key!
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman No-Bake Cookies Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Persimmon Cookie Recipe
Pioneer Woman 7 Layer Cookie Bars Recipe
Description
The ultimate easy, no-mix dessert bar, featuring seven delicious layers of graham cracker crust, chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, and pecans, all held together with gooey sweetened condensed milk.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 11×7-inch or 9×9-inch pan (or line with a parchment sling).
- Mix the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to create a crust.
- Sprinkle the ingredients in even layers in this order: coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top of the layers.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set firmly before cutting into squares.
Notes
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