These sweet and chewy bars are a guaranteed hit.

You may have grown up eating these bars, possibly calling them by another name.

Why Are They Called Hello Dolly Bars?

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Easy enough for kids to assemble, they’re irresistible for all ages.

Freeze for up to three months for longer storage.

Bring to room temperature before serving.

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can sweetened condensed milk

Directions

Prepare oven and baking pan:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking pan.

Make crust:

Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl.

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Press mixture onto bottom of prepare pan.

Add ingredients to crust:

Sprinkle pecans, chocolate morsels, and coconut over hot crust.

Pour condensed milk over top.

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(Do not stir.)

Let cool 1 hour on a wire rack.

When cutting, spray your knife with cooking spray to keep it from sticking.

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For even bars, use a ruler to mark the lines with a knife before cutting.