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Hello Dolly Bars

Hello Dolly Bars: Indulge in This Easy Dessert Delight

Delight in Hello Dolly Bars, these scrumptious layered treats blend chocolate, coconut, and pecans for a nostalgic dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 Tbsp Butter (softened) Use to grease the baking pan for easy removal.
  • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs This forms the base; substitute with vanilla wafer crumbs if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter (melted) Brings richness to the crust; unsalted works as well.
  • 3 Tbsp Granulated Sugar Sweetens the crust; brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
For the Layers
  • 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips The star ingredient for sweetness; mix in milk or dark chocolate for variety.
  • 1 1/2 cups Pecans (chopped) Add crunch and nuttiness; walnuts or peanuts are good alternatives.
  • 1 cup Sweetened Flaked Coconut Introduces chewiness; unsweetened coconut can be used for less sweetness.
  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk Binds layers together; low-fat is fine, avoid fat-free.

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hello Dolly Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan with softened butter and line with foil or parchment for easy removal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted salted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 8 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  3. Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and sweetened flaked coconut evenly over the crust. Top with remaining chocolate chips.
  4. Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the layers to bind the ingredients together.
  5. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly edges and lightly golden top appear.
  6. Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift them out using the foil overhang and cool completely on a wire rack for 30 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Press crust firmly for stability, cool completely before cutting, and try different chocolate chips for variety. Experiment with toppings for enhanced flavor.

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