These Luscious Layer Bars are a dream come true, combining a buttery cookie mix crust with layers of butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, flaked coconut, and crunchy walnuts, all bound together with sweet condensed milk. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a delightful family treat, these easy dessert bars are ready for the oven in just 10 minutes of prep time. If you're searching for a quick dessert recipe that delivers on flavor and convenience, look no further.
Let's break down the delicious ingredients that make these Luscious Layer Bars so irresistible.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix: This is your secret weapon for a super easy cookie crust! It forms the delicious, buttery foundation of our bars, saving you time and effort.
Butter: Essential for that rich, tender crust! Butter adds incredible flavor and helps bind the cookie mix together, giving us a perfectly crumbly yet firm base.
Egg: Our trusty binder! The egg helps hold the cookie crust together, ensuring it bakes up beautifully and provides the perfect structure for all those layers.
Butterscotch Chips: These chips melt into a gooey, delightful layer, adding a classic taste that makes these dessert bars truly special.
Milk Chocolate or Semisweet Chocolate Chips: Who can resist chocolate? These chips bring that beloved chocolatey goodness to the party, melting into a luscious layer that perfectly complements the butterscotch.
Flaked Coconut: For a touch of tropical chewiness and unique flavor. Coconut adds a wonderful texture contrast and a hint of exotic sweetness to our layered dessert.
Chopped Walnuts: Walnuts provide a fantastic nutty flavor and a satisfying texture that balances the sweetness and gooeyness of the other layers.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: It drizzles over the toppings, creating that signature gooey, rich, and incredibly moist layer.
To keep your Luscious Layer Bars fresh and delicious follow the below tips.
Store the cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Make sure they are completely cool before placing them in the container to prevent condensation, which can make them soggy.
Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The texture might become a bit firmer when chilled, but they're still delicious!
These bars freeze beautifully! Once completely cooled, cut them into individual servings. You can then wrap each bar tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe airtight container or freezer bag. They will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months. Remove the desired number of bars from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for about 30-60 minutes, or in the refrigerator overnight, before serving.
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, and egg until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough into the pan using floured fingers.
Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, coconut, and walnuts. Drizzle evenly with condensed milk.
Bake an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For 36 bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
These super-rich bars can be cut into mini squares and placed in decorative paper liners for serving.
Skip the cooking spray and line the pan with foil for quick cleanup and easy bar removal.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 28% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 320g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 20g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
