Gluten-Free 7-Layer Bars

Meaningful Eats

24 servings

You’ll love this gluten-free take on a classic, easy recipe! A buttery graham cracker crust serves as the foundation for all kinds of deliciousness, including layers of butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, coconut and pecans. I recommend using a high-quality butterscotch chip like Guittard for the best flavor.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Author Erin Collins

Ingredients

8 ounces (227g) gluten-free graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
4 tablespoons (56g) butter, melted
1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup (170g) butterscotch chips
1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 (14-ounce) can (397g) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, stir together the gluten-free graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Evenly sprinkle the remaining ingredients one by one over the crust to form layers, starting with the chocolate chips, followed by the butterscotch chips, coconut then nuts. Pour the condensed milk evenly over the top and spread it with a rubber spatula into a smooth layer.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden on the edges and set in the middle.
Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely for 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Gluten-Free: Make sure to use gluten-free graham crackers and butterscotch chips.

Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free butter, dairy-free chocolate chips, dairy-free
white chocolate chips (in place of the butterscotch chips) and dairy-free
sweetened condensed milk.

Nut-Free: Omit the nuts. You could add some crushed gluten-free
pretzels for crunch instead.

To Make-Ahead: You can bake them 1–2 days in advance and still enjoy fresh, delicious gluten-free 7-layer bars.

To Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

To Freeze: Place cooled bars into an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 1-2 hours before serving.

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