Sometimes the winds of change carry us to better places…
Hello, sweet friends…
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This has been a week of transitioning…
with Halloween now over…
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it’s time to begin…
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anticipating…
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planning…
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preparing…
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and welcoming…
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with an open heart this cozier vibe…
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It seems as if lately my best inspiration has come from nature…
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no doubt even this week’s baking was inspired by it’s deliciousness.
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What’s Cooking?
As you must know…I love desserts! Particularly those with a sweet and sour twist to them. These bars include something for everyone…and that is definitely part of their appeal.💗
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SEVEN LAYER BARS
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Ingredients
12 whole (rectangle) graham crackers (about 1 & 1/2 pkgs)
1/2 cup butter, melted (salted or unsalted)
1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup pecan pieces or other chopped nuts
1 cup shredded coconut flakes
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
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Instructions
Blend graham crackers in a food processor or blender until fine crumbs.
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Add melted butter to crumbs, mix, and flatten onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish. (Can line dish with parchment paper to lift bars out of pan for easy cutting.)
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Drizzle some of sweetened condensed milk over the crust (about 1/3 of the can).
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Sprinkle with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, nuts, and coconut flakes.
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Drizzle the remaining sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, until center bubbles and edges brown.
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Warning: it will be difficult to allow to cool completely before eatingcutting into bars.
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Oh, wow! There is always a season for Seven Layer Bars!!
Thank you and enjoy the season.
YOU are most welcome Jose!
This is a wonderful, uplifting email and blog, that is so needed in these stressful times! Very informable as we!! I really enjoy them! Kathleen
Hi Kathleen, thank you. It’s wonderful to have you stop by for a visit. I hope you are doing well.