Hello Dolly Bars

You'll love this vintage recipe for Hello Dolly Bars! Also known as magic bars, or seven layer bars, the name Hello Dolly is a tribute to the musical, Hello Dolly, that was popular at the same time the bars became famous! Not quite a cookie bar, not quite a candy bar, these rich treats are layered with graham cracker crust, white, butterscotch, and milk chocolate chips, coconut, and walnuts then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk. 

A little history: Hello Dolly Bars vs. Magic Cookie Bars

You may know these bars as seven layer bars, coconut dream bars, magic bars, or the popular Eagle Brand (a brand of sweetened condensed milk) Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars...but they are also referred to as Hello Dolly Bars, particularly in the south. You might also see them spelled and referred to as Hello Dollies. 

The name, Hello Dolly Bars, was apparently inspired by the musical starring Carol Channing of the same name, "Hello Dolly!" which ran on Broadway in the mid-1960's. 

No one really knows the true origin of exactly how the name became popular or what was included in the original recipe for Hello Dolly Bars. But, one thing for sure is, no matter what you call them, they sure are delicious. Dangerously delicious. (As in you might eat the whole pan yourself!)

How to make Hello Dolly Bars

Hello Dolly Bars are super easy to make. These Hello Dolly Squares are made with butterscotch chips, milk chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips for maximum flavor. Here's what you'll need to make them (see full recipe amounts in recipe card below):

• graham cracker crumbs or graham crackers that have been crushed into crumbs
• butter
• sweetened condensed milk
• milk chocolate chips
• shredded sweetened coconut
• chopped walnuts
• butterscotch chips
• white chocolate chips
• 13" x 9" baking pan
• parchment paper (optional) - makes cutting into neat squares easier
• cooking spray - such as Pam

While you preheat your oven, you will layer all the ingredients in the baking pan and then bake as directed. Be sure to follow full instructions that are provided in the recipe card below. 

Bake up a batch of Hello Dollie Bars and grab yourself  a cold glass of milk, then sit down and savor the flavor of a Hello Dolly dessert worth the calorie splurge!

Other "hello dolly recipes" desserts you will enjoy!

• Salted Caramel Apple Magic Cookie Bars
• Peanut Butter Magic Cookie Bars
• Pumpkin Magic Bars

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Do Hello Dolly Bars need to be refrigerated? No they do not need to be refrigerated. You can keep them in an airtight container on your counter for several days. In fact, I think they taste better the day after baking. 
• Can I freeze Hello Dolly Bars? Yes, you can freeze Hello Dolly Bars. Cool and cut into squares. Wrap tightly in freeze wrap or aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost on counter before eating. 

Hello Dolly Bars, Seven Layer Bars, Magic Cookie Bars

dessert, cookie, bar

American

Yield: 24 servings (1 bar per serving)

Author: Renee Paj

Hello Dolly Bars

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinInactive time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 40 M

Not quite a cookie bar, not quite a candy bar, these rich treats are layered with graham cracker crust, white, butterscotch, and milk chocolate chips, coconut, and walnuts then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• ½ cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl until evenly moistened; press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. For neater cuts, line the pan with parchment paper, creating a sling to lift the bars out of the pan with prior to cutting.
3. Pour 1/2 the can sweetened condensed milk over the graham cracker crust. Sprinkle milk chocolate chips, walnuts, coconut, white chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips over the graham cracker crust; gently press chocolate, nuts, and coconuts into the crust. Drizzle remaining 1/2 can of condensed milk over the top
4. Bake in the preheated oven until fragrant and coconut is golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Do not cut bars until they are completely cool. Depending on room temperature and what time of year it is, this could take up to 4 hours or more.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

185.85

Fat (grams)

13.01 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

6.67 g

Carbs (grams)

16.08 g

Fiber (grams)

1.11 g

Net carbs

14.97 g

Sugar (grams)

11.65 g

Protein (grams)

2.21 g

Sodium (milligrams)

78.55 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

13.05 mg

Nutritional Information provided is an estimate.

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