Five-layer bars

0 min
hard
8 ingredients

Five-layer bars

Five-layer bars are a very popular traditional dessert in the United States, especially at family gatherings and holidays. Their recipe is characterized by combining a crunchy base with a sweet and creamy mixture, adorned with layers rich in various ingredients. In Latin America, although there is no single name that identifies them, similar variations can often be found under names such as "chocolate butter bars" or "sweet layered bars." This type of dessert reflects the influence of American baking in the region, adapting in some places with local ingredients to give it a unique touch.

The history of these bars dates back to homemade recipes passed down from generation to generation, especially in areas where Graham crackers and condensed milk are common ingredients. Furthermore, Hershey's, a globally recognized brand, has popularized its version of this recipe, promoting its consumption and facilitating the incorporation of its products, such as chocolate chips. This combination of flavors and textures creates an irresistible sweet experience that has transcended borders.

How to Make Five-Layer Bars

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the butter in a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.

Baking pan.

Heat in the oven until melted.

Remove the pan from the oven.

Mix the crumbs, cocoa, and sugar.

Sprinkle evenly over the butter.

Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crumb mixture.

Sprinkle with chocolate chips and raisins.

Sprinkle nuts on top.

Press down firmly.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Cover with aluminum foil.

Let stand at room temperature for 6 to 8 hours.

Cut into bars.

Approximately 36 bars.

Variation: Golden Bars: substitute 1 cup of Reese's peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips.

Sprinkle 1 cup of golden raisins or chopped dried apricots over the chips.

Proceed as directed above.

Five-layer bars

Ingredients (8)

  • Butter
  • Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • Cocoa
  • Sugar
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • Raisins
  • Walnuts

Instructions (24 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. 2 Place the butter in a 13x9x2 inch baking pan
  3. 3 Baking pan
  4. 4 Heat in the oven until melted
  5. 5 Remove the pan from the oven
  6. 6 Combine the crumbs, cocoa, and sugar
  7. 7 Sprinkle evenly over the butter
  8. 8 Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crumb mixture
  9. 9 Sprinkle with chocolate chips and raisins
  10. 10 Sprinkle nuts on top
  11. 11 Press down firmly
  12. 12 Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned
  13. 13 Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack
  14. 14 Cover with aluminum foil
  15. 15 Let stand at room temperature for 6 to 8 hours
  16. 16 Cut into bars
  17. 17 Approximately 36 bars
  18. 18 Variation: Golden bars: substitute 1 cup of Reese´s peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips
  19. 19 Sprinkle 1 cup of golden raisins or chopped dried apricots over the chips
  20. 20 Proceed as directed above
  21. 21 Hershey´s is a registered trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation
  22. 22 Recipe may be reprinted with permission from Hershey Kitchens
  23. 23 Meal-Master compatible format by: Karen Mintzias ----- ---------- Recipe via Meal-Master v8
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Nutritional Information

Calories: 149 kcal
Protein: 4%
Carbohydrates: 5%
Fat: 13%
Sugar: 52%
Sodium: 3%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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