Best Easy 4 Layer Bars Recipes

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EASY FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



Easy Four-Layer Chocolate Dessert image

Out of all the easy chocolate desserts I make, these nutty, chocolaty layered treats have become my family's favorite. I make sure to whip up my mom her very own batch, since she loves this chocolate delight so much! -Kristen Stecklein, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
Chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until light golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in 1 carton whipped topping. Spread over crust. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and remaining walnuts. Refrigerate until cold., Cut into bars. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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With creamy layers in a big 13x9-in. pan, this simple dessert is tailor-made for a buffet table. I like to add a sprinkling of toasted slivered almonds on top for the finishing touch. -Linda Knoll, Jackson, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cold butter
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup whipped topping
3 cups cold whole milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SEVEN LAYER BARS



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Easy to make, and very rich. Can use different kinds of chips (vanilla or peanut butter) to suit your taste.

Provided by P. Tindall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ⅓ cups shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Place butter in 13 x 9 inch pan and melt in oven. Swirl to coat bottom and sides with butter.
  • Spread graham cracker crumbs evenly over bottom of pan. Layer chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and nuts over crumbs. Pour condensed milk over nuts. Sprinkle coconut over condensed milk.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 48.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

MAGIC BARS



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These rich bar cookies will melt in your mouth! They're ideal to have on hand for a snack. —Pauline Schrag, Theresa, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in a 9-in. square baking pan. On top of melted butter, sprinkle crumbs, then coconut, then chocolate chips, then nuts. Pour milk over all. Do not stir. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool several hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY LAYER BAR COOKIES



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Anyone can make these delicious bars, and look like a pro!

Provided by Denise

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter or margarine
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups butterscotch chips
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter or margarine in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs evenly over the butter. Sprinkle on the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Cover with the flaked coconut. Sprinkle the walnuts on top of the coconut layer. Finally, pour the condensed milk over everything as evenly as you can.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool, and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 189.9 mg, Sugar 48.7 g

FOUR LAYER MARSHMALLOW BARS



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I took a recipe off of a bag of Kraft Marshmallows and revised it to work with the ingredients I had on hand. This is the results. I would recommend cutting it into small squares. It is very rich and a little goes a long way!!!

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 30-32 small squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/2 ounce) box dry yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg
3 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup mild chocolate chips
1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix the cake mix, butter and egg until well blended; it will be a stiff, dough like consistency.
  • Press onto bottom of a lightly greased 13x9 baking dish.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Sprinkle marshmallows on top of crust.
  • Mix peanut butter and chocolate chips and sprinkle on top of marshmallows.
  • Sprinkle nuts on top of chips.
  • Place back into the oven and bake and additional 2-3 minutes, or until marshmallows begin to puff.
  • Cool completely and cut into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 211.8, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 13.4, Protein 3.5

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