Graham Cracker Cookie Bar Dessert

Indulge in the irresistible layers of this Graham Cracker Cookie Bar Dessert, a sweet treat that combines rich caramel, melty chocolate, and crunchy pecans for a flavor-packed experience. Perfectly golden graham cracker sheets create the base, while a luscious blend of buttery brown sugar and velvety sweetened condensed milk forms a decadent caramel layer. Topped with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips, nutty pecans, and an optional sprinkle of shredded sweetened coconut, these cookie bars are a heavenly balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy dessert recipe is ideal for parties, potlucks, or a cozy night in. Plus, you can store leftovers (if there are any!) for up to a week, making it a versatile make-ahead dessert. Whether you're a fan of classic cookie bar recipes or looking for something new, these graham cracker bars are guaranteed to delight everyone's taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 12 sheets Graham crackers
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups Chopped pecans
• 0.5 cups Shredded sweetened coconut (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, making sure to leave some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

Lay an even layer of graham cracker sheets at the bottom of the prepared baking dish, breaking them as needed to fit snugly.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until the mixture begins to bubble gently.

Step 4

Turn off the heat and whisk in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer in the baking dish, spreading it with a spatula to ensure full coverage.

Step 6

Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and shredded sweetened coconut (if using) evenly over the caramel layer.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the toppings have set.

Step 8

Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the dessert to cool completely in the pan. For quicker cooling, transfer the pan to the refrigerator for about 1 hour.

Step 9

Once cooled, lift the dessert out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 16 bars.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(978.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4219.6

Total Fat 216.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.9g
Cholesterol 259.0mg	0%
Sodium 1238.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 553.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 460.9g
Protein 57.9g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 1294.9mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2106.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 50.4%