Description
Indulgent hello dolly delight bars blend creamy chocolate, coconut, and condensed milk into a heavenly Southern treat. Layers of rich flavors melt together, creating a blissful dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 ¼ cups (212 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ⅓ cups (107 grams) sweetened flake coconut
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 stick (113 grams or ½ cup) butter
- 14 ounces (396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×9 inch pan with melted butter, ensuring complete coverage across the bottom surface.
- Create a firm foundation by distributing graham cracker crumbs evenly over the melted butter, gently compressing to form a consistent base layer.
- Strategically arrange the first flavor components by spreading flaked coconut across the graham cracker foundation, followed by an even distribution of chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Transform the layered landscape by cascading sweetened condensed milk across the entire surface, allowing it to seep between the existing ingredients and enhance their connectivity.
- Enhance the visual and textural complexity by sprinkling remaining coconut and additional chocolate chips over the condensed milk layer, delicately pressing to integrate the elements.
- Transfer the assembled pan into a preheated 350°F oven, allowing the ingredients to meld and transform for approximately 25-30 minutes, watching for golden edges and a set central region.
- Extract the baking pan and permit the bars to cool completely within the pan, enabling the layers to solidify and stabilize.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice the consolidated creation into 16-18 uniform squares, revealing the intricate layers and preparing for delightful consumption.
Notes
- Prepare ingredients at room temperature for seamless mixing and optimal texture.
- Ensure graham cracker crust is firmly pressed to create a sturdy foundation for layered bars.
- Use sweetened condensed milk as a binding agent that caramelizes beautifully during baking.
- Check bars at 25-minute mark to prevent over-browning and maintain soft, gooey center.
- Store cooled bars in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
- Customize by swapping pecans with walnuts or adding mini marshmallows for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg