Fruit Cake 7-Layer Bars

**Fruit Cake 7-Layer Bars: A Festive Twist on a Classic Treat**

If you’re looking to take your holiday baking up a notch—or just want a sweet, chewy treat that’s bursting with festive flavor—**Fruit Cake 7-Layer Bars** are your new go-to dessert. These bars combine the rich, chewy indulgence of traditional 7-layer bars with the colorful charm and candied fruit of a holiday fruitcake. The result? A nostalgic, ooey-gooey square of pure joy that’s perfect for cookie trays, potlucks, or cozy nights in.

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### 🎄 Why You’ll Love Fruit Cake 7-Layer Bars

– **Easy to make**: Just layer, bake, and slice—no mixing bowls required.
– **Festive and fun**: Candied fruits and nuts bring the holiday spirit in every bite.
– **Rich & chewy texture**: The combination of sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, and graham cracker crust is always a winner.
– **Customizable**: Don’t love candied fruit? Swap in your favorite mix-ins!

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### 🛒 Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to build these decadent bars:

– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 cup white chocolate chips (or butterscotch chips, if preferred)
– 1 cup chopped candied fruit mix (like red & green cherries, pineapple, citron, or a pre-mixed fruitcake blend)
– ¾ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts work great)
– 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

Optional:
– A pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for extra holiday spice

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### 👩‍🍳 How to Make Fruit Cake 7-Layer Bars

#### 1. **Preheat and Prep**
Preheat your oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well for easy removal.

#### 2. **Create the Crust**
In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.

#### 3. **Layer the Goodness**
In this order, sprinkle each layer over the crust:
– Shredded coconut
– Chocolate chips
– White chocolate chips (or butterscotch)
– Chopped candied fruit
– Chopped nuts

Feel free to adjust the amounts based on your personal preference or pantry availability.

#### 4. **Add the Sweet Finish**
Evenly pour the **sweetened condensed milk** over the entire top of the layered ingredients. Tilt the pan gently if needed to make sure it’s evenly distributed.

#### 5. **Bake**
Bake for **25–30 minutes**, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges. Let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

6. **Cool, Cut & Serve**
Once cool, lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper (if used), then slice into squares or rectangles. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days—or refrigerate for a firmer texture.

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