The recipe for seven layer bars is relatively simple, involves no mixing bowls or even multiple bowls to prepare the dessert. Seven layer bars, also known as magic bars contain seven layers starting with a graham cracker crust and ending with toasted coconut, held together by condensed milk. This sweet treat is sure to satisfy, so grab a tall glass of milk and get ready to enjoy!

Seven-Layer Bars

Yield: 18 bars

• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter

• 9 graham crackers (5 ounces), crushed

• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

• ½ cup white chocolate chips

• ½ cup butterscotch chips

• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1. Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray. Line the pan with two overlapping pieces of foil or parchment paper, leaving overhang to act as handles for lifting the bars out of the pan. Spray with non-stick spray.

2. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake until the outer flakes just begin to brown, about 4 minutes. (Keep a close eye on it – coconut can go from slightly browned to burnt in a matter of seconds.) Set aside.

3. Melt the butter and combine with graham cracker crumbs in a small bowl. Toss with your fingers until the butter is evenly distributed. Press the crumbs evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan.

4. In order, sprinkle the walnuts, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and coconut over the graham crumbs. Pour the condensed milk evenly over the entire dish.

5. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack to room temperature, about 2 hours.

6. Remove the bars from the pan using the foil or parchment handles and transfer to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife or bench cutter, cut into 2 by 3-inch bars.