Description
Dolly Parton’s heavenly dessert brings Southern charm to your table with its irresistible blend of comfort and sweetness. Sweet layers of nostalgia dance across your palate, promising a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Base Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Chocolate and Nut Layer:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
Binding and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup butterscotch chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a 9×13-inch baking vessel with parchment paper or a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Craft the base layer by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until thoroughly incorporated, then press the mixture firmly and evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan, creating a compact foundation.
- Build delectable layers by sprinkling shredded coconut uniformly over the crust, followed by an even distribution of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and chopped nuts, creating a textural landscape of sweet and crunchy elements.
- Cascade sweetened condensed milk across the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage of the layered ingredients, which will help bind and caramelize the components during baking.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a set center that indicates the dessert has reached its optimal transformation.
- Remove from the oven and allow the confection to cool completely within the pan, which helps the layers stabilize and makes cutting into precise squares or bars easier.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice into individual servings and present this Dolly Parton-inspired treat, ready to delight taste buds with its rich, multitextured composition.
Notes
- Customize Crust Options: Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance Flavor Variations: Experiment with different types of chocolate chips like dark, milk, or white chocolate to create unique taste profiles and personalize the dessert.
- Prevent Sticky Cutting: Let the bars cool completely and use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean, precise slices that showcase the beautiful layered texture.
- Reduce Sweetness: If the dessert feels too rich, sprinkle a light touch of sea salt over the top before baking to balance the sweetness and add a gourmet dimension.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg