Hello Dolly Bars Classic American

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

03 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

04 - 1 cup butterscotch chips (optional, can substitute with additional chocolate chips)

05 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

06 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

07 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.

02 - In a medium bowl, blend graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until fully combined.

03 - Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create a uniform crust layer.

04 - Evenly sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips over the crust, follow with butterscotch chips if using, then nuts, and finally shredded coconut.

05 - Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk uniformly over all layered ingredients to ensure coverage.

06 - Bake for 23 to 27 minutes until edges turn golden and the center is set.

07 - Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Lift out using parchment paper and cut into 16 bars.

01 -

Four layers of pure indulgence that come together in 15 minutes of prep, zero fancy technique required.
That moment when sweetened condensed milk soaks into everything and creates this fudgy, chewy texture that shouldn't be legal.

02 -

Don't pull these out hot or warm, no matter how much your stomach is asking, they need to set completely or you'll end up with delicious crumbles instead of bars.
The sweetened condensed milk is doing all the heavy lifting for texture, so make sure it gets distributed all over, not just pooled in one spot.

03 -

Use an offset spatula to press the crust down evenly, it's easier on your hands and gives you better control.
If you want them extra chewy, slightly underbake them by a minute or two, but if you prefer them firmer, go the full 27 minutes.