Grandma Lou Lou's Chocolate Layer Bars
Indulge in the nostalgic sweetness of Grandma Lou Lou's Chocolate Layer Bars—an irresistible treat layered with love and rich flavors. This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with gooey semisweet chocolate chips, luscious sweetened condensed milk, and a crisp golden layer of sweetened shredded coconut. With just a hint of crunch from optional walnuts or pecans, these bars boast the perfect balance of texture and decadence. Ready in under an hour, including prep and bake time, these chocolate layer bars are a must-have for family gatherings, potlucks, or satisfying midweek dessert cravings. Perfectly portable and packed with nostalgic charm, they’ll quickly become your go-to favorite for homemade joy.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (crushed to crumbs) Graham crackers
- 0.5 cups (melted) Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces) Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cups Shredded sweetened coconut
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan lightly with butter or cooking spray.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined and the mixture resembles damp sand.
Step 3
Press the graham cracker mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Use the back of a measuring cup to press it firmly into place.
Step 4
Sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the graham cracker crust.
Step 5
Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the chocolate chips, spreading it gently with a spatula to ensure an even layer.
Step 6
Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over the top, followed by the chopped walnuts or pecans, if using.
Step 7
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the coconut is golden brown and the bars are set.
Step 8
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, about 1-2 hours, before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Step 9
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1369.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6199.4 |
| Total Fat 353.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 196.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g | |
| Cholesterol 384.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1146.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 757.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 46.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 631.7g | |
| Protein 80.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 31.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1502.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3574.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories