Description
Delight in these indulgent Seven-Layer Rocky Road Magic Bars, a rich and delicious treat featuring layers of buttery graham cracker crust, gooey marshmallows, roasted peanuts, toasted coconut, and luscious chocolate chips drizzled on top. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Crust
- ½ cup (4 oz) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing pan
- 1½ cups graham cracker (wafer) crumbs
Layers
- 1½ cups semi-sweet (or dark) chocolate chips, divided
- 1½ cups unsweetened shredded (or flaked) coconut
- 1½ cups roasted salted peanuts
- 1½ cups small marshmallows
- 1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9 inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper that hangs over the sides for easy removal.
- Make Crust: In a bowl, combine the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs until the mixture is well blended. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer.
- Layer Ingredients: Sprinkle 1 cup of chocolate chips evenly over the crust, followed by an even layer of shredded coconut, then the roasted salted peanuts, and finally the small marshmallows.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the marshmallows to bind all layers together as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffed and golden brown on top.
- Melt Remaining Chocolate: While the bars bake, melt the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, or use a double boiler until smooth.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Once baked, remove the bars from the oven and immediately drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the hot marshmallow topping to create a pretty, glossy finish.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to set fully and make slicing easier.
- Serve: Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang, slice into squares, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, ensure marshmallows are golden and puffed before removing from the oven for an optimum chewy texture.
- Refrigerating overnight enhances the flavor melding and makes cutting cleaner and neater.
- You can substitute peanuts with other nuts such as almonds or walnuts for variety.
- For a festive variation, add colorful sprinkles on top of the chocolate drizzle before it sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 2x2 inch piece)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
