Best 8 5 Layer Bars Recipes

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Craving a sweet and decadent treat? Look no further than the classic 5 layer bars! This scrumptious dessert combines layers of chocolate, peanut butter, oats, and graham cracker crumbs for an explosion of flavors and textures that will satisfy any sweet tooth. With its ease of preparation and crowd-pleasing appeal, it's no wonder 5 layer bars have become a staple at potlucks, bake sales, and family gatherings. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this beloved dessert that is sure to become a hit among family and friends alike!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FIVE LAYER BARS



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Make and share this Five Layer Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by marisk

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h40m

Yield 30 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsel
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
  • Press into bottom of a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the butterscotch morsels over the crust.
  • The layer the chocolate morsels, pecans, and coconut, in the order given.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk over the layers.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool and cut into bars.
  • TO GIVE AS A GIFT:.
  • In a decorative jar, layer pecans, butterscotch morsels, coconut, and chocolate morsels. Spoon graham cracker crumbs into a small plastic or cellophane bag and place on top of the layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 12.9, Sodium 77.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17.8, Protein 2.1

FIVE-LAYER BARS



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Provided by Gretchen Holt-Witt

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Coconut     Party     Potluck     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 stick (1/4 pound) unsalted butter, melted
2 sleeves graham crackers, crushed
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups (one 14-ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups pecans, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9 x 13-inch pan and line with parchment paper, allowing enough overhang on the long side to lift the bars from the pan.
  • • Place the butter and graham crackers in a bowl and combine well. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and pat into an even layer to form the crust.
  • • Sprinkle the coconut evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the coconut. Pour the condensed milk evenly over the chocolate chips. Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the condensed milk layer. Press the layers down lightly. Transfer to the oven and bake until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
  • • Set aside to cool completely and cut into 24 pieces.

MAGIC BARS



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These rich bar cookies will melt in your mouth! They're ideal to have on hand for a snack. —Pauline Schrag, Theresa, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in a 9-in. square baking pan. On top of melted butter, sprinkle crumbs, then coconut, then chocolate chips, then nuts. Pour milk over all. Do not stir. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool several hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MAGIC COOKIE BARS FROM EAGLE BRAND®



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This bar cookie is an old fashioned favorite. Chocolate chips, nuts and coconut are set in a caramelized layer on top of a graham cracker crust.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees for glass dish). Coat 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts. Press down firmly with a fork.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 63.8 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

SEVEN LAYER BARS



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Easy to make, and very rich. Can use different kinds of chips (vanilla or peanut butter) to suit your taste.

Provided by P. Tindall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ⅓ cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Place butter in 13 x 9 inch pan and melt in oven. Swirl to coat bottom and sides with butter.
  • Spread graham cracker crumbs evenly over bottom of pan. Layer chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and nuts over crumbs. Pour condensed milk over nuts. Sprinkle coconut over condensed milk.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 48.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

5 LAYER BARS



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This recipe was featured in an email from the www.recipe4living.com website: "These are some of the tastiest cookies I've ever had!" This recipe is clipped from Gourmet magazine! Posted by Gastronome.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup salted butter, melted
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup shredded coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle pecans, coconut flakes, butterscotch chips and chocolate chips on top in layers.
  • Pour can of sweetened condensed milk over mixture and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 97.2, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 21, Protein 2.5

FIVE LAYER BARS



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups Kellogg's corn flakes crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • 1. In a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan, stir together KELLOGG'S Corn Flake Crumbs, sugar and melted butter. With back of spoon, press mixture evenly and firmly in bottom of pan to form crust. 2. Layer chips, coconut and walnuts evenly over crust. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over top.3. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

FIVE LAYER BARS



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups Kellogg's corn flakes crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • 1. In a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan, stir together KELLOGG'S Corn Flake Crumbs, sugar and melted butter. With back of spoon, press mixture evenly and firmly in bottom of pan to form crust. 2. Layer chips, coconut and walnuts evenly over crust. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over top.3. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • For the graham cracker crust: Use a food processor to crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. This will help the crust to hold together better.
  • For the chocolate layer: Use a high-quality chocolate bar or chips. This will make a big difference in the taste of the bars.
  • For the coconut layer: Use sweetened coconut flakes. This will add a nice sweetness and texture to the bars.
  • For the butterscotch layer: Use a good quality butterscotch pudding mix. This will ensure that the butterscotch layer is creamy and smooth.
  • For the whipped cream layer: Use heavy cream. This will make the whipped cream light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

5-layer bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their combination of chocolate, coconut, butterscotch, and whipped cream, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give 5-layer bars a try. You won't be disappointed.

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