Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Graham Cookie Bars featuring a rich blend of graham cracker crumbs, semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and chopped nuts bound together with sweetened condensed milk. These bars are perfectly baked to a golden finish, making a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (recommend: Eagle Brand)
Optional
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the bars evenly.
- Prepare Pan: Heavily butter an 8 or 9-inch square pan to prevent sticking and set it aside for later use.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, chopped nuts, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly to distribute all components evenly.
- Add Condensed Milk: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and mix until the entire mixture is cohesively combined, ensuring every bit is moistened.
- Press Mixture: Transfer the mixture into the prepared buttered pan and press it down firmly to create an even layer.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the edges begin to turn golden and the bars set.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool on a wire rack for 45 minutes right in the pan to firm up properly.
- Slice and Serve: Cut the cooled bars into 1 1/2-inch squares. Optionally, dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Use an 8 or 9-inch square pan to get the best thickness and baking results.
- Heavily buttering the pan ensures easy removal of bars after baking.
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan helps the bars hold together once baked.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- Optional dusting of powdered sugar adds a pretty finishing touch and extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
