A classic gooey, rich cookie that comes together in minutes.

Boyd, from Gadsen, Alabama.

Why is this recipe so special?

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And we can confirm that these bars are certainly sweet and rich.

It’s a crowd-pleaser and a recipe that is a cinch to doubleor triple.

What Are Seven-Layer Cookies?

ingredients for 7 layer cookies

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No matterwhere they originated, these bars are a quick and easy dessert that will always like a crowd.

These seven-layer cookies leave lots of room for personalization.

Freeze up to 3 months.

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They defrost quickly for serving.

Ingredients

4 Tbsp.

butter

1cupgraham cracker crumbs

1cup sweetened coconut flakes

1(6-oz.)

melted butter in casserole dish

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chocolate chips

1(6 oz.)

butterscotch chips

1(14-oz.

Layer ingredients in baking dish:

Add ingredients evenly by layers in order listed.

graham cracker crumbs in bottom of baking dish

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Start with graham cracker crumbs.

Next, sprinkle the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.

Finally, add the pecans.

coconut flakes sprinkled over graham cracker crust

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Let cool in pan, then cut into small squares.

chocolate chips and butterscotch chips sprinkled over flaked coconut

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condensed milk poured over chocolate chips and butterscotch chips

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unbaked 7-layer cookies

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baked 7-layer cookies in baking dish

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