Best 7 6 Layer Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful experience of creating and savoring the classic confection, the "6 Layer Cookies." This beloved dessert, with its distinctive layers of sweet and savory flavors, is a true masterpiece of culinary art. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting your baking journey, this comprehensive guide will take you through the process of crafting these delectable treats with ease. From gathering the necessary ingredients to assembling the layers and perfecting the baking technique, we will provide you with all the essential knowledge and tips to achieve perfect "6 Layer Cookies" every time. So, get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure and discover the secrets behind this timeless recipe.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SEVEN LAYER COOKIES



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The colors may have been meant to represent the Italian flag, but their palette is just right for Christmastime. To make sure they're vibrant, purchase gel food colorings from a kitchen or craft store -- the liquid drops from the supermarket won't be able to produce the deep red and green this cookie requires.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pound (two 8-ounce cans) almond paste
8 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Red and green gel food coloring
1/3 cup raspberry jam
1/3 cup apricot jam
1 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon canola oil or shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line three 13-by-9-inch baking pans with either parchment paper or greased aluminum foil.
  • In a food processor, pulse together the butter, confectioners' sugar and almond paste until pale yellow and fluffy. Continue to pulse while adding the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla extract. Add the flour and process until a smooth dough forms, stopping occasionally to scrape the sides and corners of the bowl.
  • Remove the dough and divide into 3 even pieces. Place one piece back into the processor with a dab of red gel food coloring, and pulse until combined. Repeat with another piece and a dab of green food coloring.
  • Spread the red, green and plain doughs in the prepared baking pans, and bake until light and springy to the touch, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely in their pans, about 1 hour.
  • Remove the cookie layers from their pans, reserving 1 pan to use as a mold. Place the apricot and raspberry jams in separate bowls or mugs and microwave until loose, about 1 minute. In another bowl, toss the chocolate chips with the corn syrup and oil and microwave in 30-second spurts, stirring with a fork in between, until a shiny glaze is formed.
  • Place the green layer in the pan, then spread a thin layer of raspberry jam over it. Next, add the white layer, then repeat the process with the apricot jam. Top with the red layer, then spread the chocolate glaze across the top. Place in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens, then wrap in plastic and allow to set for another hour, refrigerated.
  • Place a cutting board on top of the pan, invert it, and unmold the cookies. Using a sharp knife, cut the cookies lengthwise into 4 long pieces, then cut across in 1/2-inch intervals. These keep, well-wrapped at room temperature, 5 days.

SIX-LAYER DINNER



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I originally came across a five-layer version of this dish at a Home Extension program. I increased the ground beef and added the celery myself, and my family prefers this version.-Charlotte McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large green pepper, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Layer beef with onions, potatoes and green pepper, seasoning each layer lightly with salt and pepper. Top with celery, tomatoes and basil. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SEVEN LAYER MAGIC COOKIE BARS



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Chips of chocolate and butterscotch are a doubly delicious addition to these lovely layered cookie bars.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch-flavored chips
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for glass baking pan). In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly on bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with remaining ingredients; press down firmly with fork.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Chill if desired. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 102.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

EASY LAYER BAR COOKIES



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Anyone can make these delicious bars, and look like a pro!

Provided by Denise

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter or margarine
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups butterscotch chips
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter or margarine in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs evenly over the butter. Sprinkle on the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Cover with the flaked coconut. Sprinkle the walnuts on top of the coconut layer. Finally, pour the condensed milk over everything as evenly as you can.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool, and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 189.9 mg, Sugar 48.7 g

SEVEN LAYER MAGIC COOKIE BAR RECIPE



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These Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars are loaded with 3 kinds of chocolate chips, coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and nuts all on top of a graham cracker crust. They are ready in a matter of minutes and taste like heaven!

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter (melted)
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 can sweetened condensed milk ((14 ounces))

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pour melted butter into a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Spread graham cracker crumbs evenly across the pan.
  • Add your layer of chopped walnuts, then milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and white chocolate chips. Pour condensed milk over all the layers, covering everything entirely.
  • Top with coconut.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is a light golden brown.

LAYER COOKIES (MAGIC LAYER BARS)



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I can still remember the first time I had one of these cookies at a church picnic as a kid...MMmmm. I've loved them ever since. Easy to make and always popular. A classic!

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 16 large cookies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup graham cracker, crushed to crumbs
1 cup flaked coconut
6 ounces chocolate chips (1 cup)
6 ounces butterscotch chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (fat free works fine)
1 cup nuts

Steps:

  • Place melted butter in a 9 x 13 baking pan. Spread graham cracker crumbs over top. (I actually prefer to melt my butter in the microwave, mix in the graham cracker crumbs and then pat into the pan. It makes a more even bottom crust, I think.).
  • Layer the coconut and chips in order given. Pour sweetened condensed milk over all. Top with nuts. DO NOT mix together.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. (Please check earlier if your oven runs hot!).

SIX LAYER BARS



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Absolutely a great nutty tasting bars. Somewhat rich, but oh, so good. This recipe was given to me by a famous Chef in Palm Springs, CA. One must try it to really enjoy.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter
1 cup graham wafer crumbs
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips (or bits)
1 (12 ounce) package butterscotch chips
2 (10 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts or 1 1/4 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt butter in a 9" x 13" oven-proof casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle graham wafer crumbs on bottom and half way up sides of dish.
  • Sprinkle coconut evenly over crumbs.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over coconut.
  • Sprinkle butterscotch chips evenly over chocolate.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk over the top and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle chopped nuts over top.
  • Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool and chill before cutting.
  • Cut into 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" bars or as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.2, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 89.2, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 33, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling later on.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar Together Thoroughly: This will help create a light and fluffy batter, which will result in a more tender cookie.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the Cookies at the Right Temperature: The temperature of your oven will affect the texture of the cookies. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will be crispy; if it is too low, they will be soft and chewy.
  • Let the Cookies Cool Completely: Before you stack or store the cookies, let them cool completely on a wire rack. This will help them set and prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Six-layer cookies are a delicious and impressive dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can make these cookies at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your cookies turn out perfectly.

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