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Home » Dessert » Chocolate, Butterscotch and Coconut Grutch Bars

Chocolate, Butterscotch and Coconut Grutch Bars

Published December 6, 2017 | Updated Jan 14, 2020 by Robin Deem 4 Comments
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These decadent grutch bars are full of so many layers of goodness they’re bound to be a hit with your friends and family this holiday season.

These Chocolate, Butterscotch and Coconut "Grutch" Bars are a holiday favorite and are so easy to make!

We’ve officially entered the month of December, which means it’s officially okay for me to start sharing all of the cookie and bar recipes I’m loving this year, and these Chocolate, Butterscotch and Coconut Grutch Bars are no exception.

I mean, these bars have so many layers of goodness, packing tons of indulgent, delicious flavor into every bite. They are incredibly rich (which is why they are dubbed “grutch” bars in our household) so a little serving goes a long way, but they are just too decadent to pass up. There’s a reason these are my mom’s most requested baked good from us kids once Christmas rolls around!

These Chocolate, Butterscotch and Coconut "Grutch" Bars are insanely delicious and bound to be an instant hit over the holidays.

So here’s what all goes into said Chocolate, Butterscotch and Coconut Grutch Bars (since I couldn’t reasonably fit every ingredient in the recipe title):

A layer of OG graham cracker crust
Flaked coconut
Chopped walnuts or pecans (you choose your fave! I love both.)
Butterscotch chips
Chocolate chips
And, finally, a hefty drizzle of condensed milk

Now, if that doesn’t make you just start drooling already, I don’t know what will!

Seriously though, this combination is deadly and I’m thinking I need to find multiple other ways to combine all these flavors in different types of baked goods to whip up throughout the year. Once every 12 months is not enough. What do you think? Any ideas?

So many layers of goodness in these Chocolate, Butterscotch and Coconut "Grutch" Bars!

The other thing I love about this recipe (besides how insanely tasty it is) is how easy it is to make. I mean, you don’t even need a mixing bowl, people!! That’s right, we layer everything right into the baking dish and pop it into the oven. And seeing as I have a newborn attached to me prettttty much 24/7, this is just the kind of recipe I need if I have any hope of baking up any sweet treats this year.

One little bit of advice: As tempting as it may be, practice all your will power not to cut into these bad boys before they are completely cool. In fact, you may want to pop them into the refrigerator for a little bit to reset after they are done baking and before you slice. Otherwise, you may have a bit of a crumbly mess on your hands (although if this ever happens to me I use it as an excuse to “taste test” and proceed to probably eat the equivalent of one or two entire bars in crumbs.)

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love all of the sweets and treats recipes that show up on blogs, Facebook, Pinterest, etc. this time of year. I find that I’m always super ambitious at the beginning of the month and bookmark tons of recipes to try, only to fall back on a few favorites once I realize how little free time I actually have. This year, I’m already being forced to slow down a bit with the baby and all, and I’m trying not to put too much pressure on myself as far as getting in the kitchen. I try to cook or bake a little something every day, but if it happens, great and if it doesn’t, I’ve got a beautiful baby girl to spend this special time with.

Give the gift of these indulgent Chocolate, Butterscotch and Coconut "Grutch" Bars this holiday season!

The good news is, I know mom will be making plenty of Chocolate, Butterscotch and Coconut Grutch Bars to keep us satisfied, at least until the New Year when it will really be time for me to get my butt back into pre-pregnancy shape!

Until then, do you have any favorite family recipes to share with me for the holiday season? I’d love to see them or Pin them for future, so please leave ‘em in the comments below! Xx

These Chocolate, Butterscotch and Coconut "Grutch" Bars are a holiday favorite and are so easy to make!

Chocolate, Butterscotch and Coconut Grutch Bars

These decadent bars are full of so many layers of goodness they're bound to be a hit with your friends and family this holiday season.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 321kcal
Author: CaliGirl Cooking

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (one stick)
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (325 degrees Fahrenheit if using a glass pan.) 
  • Melt butter in a 9-by-13 inch baking dish and sprinkle on graham cracker crumbs. Press down lightly to form a crust.
  • Sprinkle, in layers, the coconut, nuts, butterscotch chips and chocolate chips.
  • Drizzle condensed milk evenly over the top, trying your best to avoid getting any on the inside of the pan.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. 
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars. You may want to refrigerate the bars once they have cooled slightly to speed the process along and prevent the bars from becoming too crumbly. 
  • Keep in a resealable container either at room temperature (if it’s not too warm wherever you are) or in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal
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  1. Neta Livne

    December 11, 2017 at 4:35 am

    5 stars
    YAMMMM!!!!!

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      December 11, 2017 at 1:35 pm

      So glad you enjoyed!!

      Reply
  2. Jan

    June 17, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Best sweet treat that ever made my grown son’s mouth water. And I couldn’t stop myself from squirrelling away full list of ingredients just in case the need to eat them again soon strikes.

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    • [email protected]

      June 21, 2018 at 9:09 am

      Woo hoo! Aren’t they just so tasty?? I’m so glad you (and your son) enjoyed them!

      Reply

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