Hello Dolly Bars Classic Dessert (Printable)

Luscious bars with graham crumb crust, chocolate, nuts, coconut, and sweet condensed milk layers.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Layers

03 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
04 - 1 cup butterscotch chips (optional; may 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until evenly blended. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
03 - Evenly sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips over the crust. Add butterscotch chips if using, followed by the chopped nuts and shredded coconut.
04 - Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the layered ingredients, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Place in oven and bake for 23 to 27 minutes until edges turn golden and the center is set.
06 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Use parchment paper to lift them out and slice into 16 bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste decadent but come together in just 15 minutes of actual work.
  • No mixer, no complicated technique—just layer, pour, and bake your way to something irresistible.
  • They stay fresh for days, so you can make them ahead without stress.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step—they need time to set, or you'll end up with crumbly edges instead of chewy bars.
  • If you're using a dark nonstick pan, check them a few minutes earlier; dark pans cook hotter and your edges might brown too fast.
03 -
  • Use a bench scraper or sharp knife dipped in hot water between cuts to get clean edges on each bar.
  • If your condensed milk seems thick and sticky, warm the can in hot water for a minute before opening—it pours more smoothly and distributes more evenly.
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