These Hello Dolly Bars are a vintage dessert favorite layered with a buttery graham crust, chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, and sweetened condensed milk. One pan, no mixing bowls, just magic in every bite!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 40 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Servings: 12–16 bars
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~310 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
- 🍪 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 🧈 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 🍫 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 🥥 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 🌰 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 🥫 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- Optional: 1/2 cup butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Create the Crust
Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press evenly into the bottom of the dish to form a firm crust.
3️⃣ Layer the Goodies
Sprinkle on the chocolate chips, then the coconut, then the nuts. Add any extra chips you’d like.
4️⃣ Add the Magic
Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the entire pan, covering all the layers.
5️⃣ Bake to Golden Goodness
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
6️⃣ Cool & Slice
Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars. They firm up as they cool!
💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One pan, no fuss — just layer, bake, and slice ✨
- Perfect combo of sweet, chewy, gooey, and crunchy
- A nostalgic dessert that everyone recognizes and devours
- Great for holidays, potlucks, or gift boxes 🎁
💡 Helpful Tips
- Line your pan with parchment paper for easy lifting and clean cuts
- Press gently after pouring the milk for even coverage
- For a twist, try peanut butter chips, chopped dried fruit, or white chocolate
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