Grandma's Chippy Bars
I don't know where Grandma got this recipe, but it's a family favorite. My co-workers liked these too.
I don't know where Grandma got this recipe, but it's a family favorite. My co-workers liked these too.
- Carbohydrate 31.360200055032 g
- Cholesterol 9.23317242031413 mg
- Fat 14.0348085324643 g
- Fiber 2.60908318763358 g
- Protein 6.32818250202491 g
- Saturated Fat 5.0384855029688 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (58g)
- Sodium 140.053978839484 mg
- Sugar 28.7511168673984 g
- Trans Fat 4.3170730152842 g
- Calories 271 calories
Step-by-step
- In a 9x19 baking pan, combine the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs and pat firmly and evenyly over bottom of pan.
- Layer chips, coconut and nuts over the graham cracker crust.
- Drizzle the condensed milk over everything evenly.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes until lightly browned.
Sweetened condensed milk anchors this entire bake. Sugar and dairy solids concentrate rapidly inside the oven when heated. This high sugar content requires careful temperature management to prevent scorching. Butter mixed directly into graham cracker crumbs creates a solid base layer. Press that crumb mixture firmly into the pan before adding toppings. Uneven packing causes the crust to crumble upon slicing.
Reading Visual Cues for Doneness
Baking times serve only as rough guides. Watch the edges of the coconut closely. Pale gold edges signal proper doneness. Dark brown edges indicate over-toasting and a bitter flavor profile. The center should bubble slightly around the edges of the condensed milk. Cool the pan completely on a wire rack before cutting bars. Warm sugar compounds remain fluid and will slide apart if sliced prematurely.Managing the Layering Technique
Layering order dictates structural integrity. Heavy chips sink into softer components if placed incorrectly. Distribute the chocolate and butterscotch chips evenly over the crust. Coconut flakes act as a moisture barrier between the dense chips and the top layer of nuts. Drizzle the condensed milk in a zigzag pattern to coat the coconut thoroughly. Uncovered coconut burns rapidly during the thirty-minute bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Store finished bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
