Best Bake Sale’s Five Layer Bars

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Earlier this school year I was asked to co-host the bake sale for Kenya and Chloe’s fall festival. While me and food seems like a natural pairing, I hadn’t taken part in a bake sale or anything similar since the lemonade stand I set up at my back door when I was 8 years old. I was a bit nervous about taking on the responsibility, but I love my kids’ school and was determined to help make it a success.

I picked up my copy of the Best Bake Sale Cookbook and started reading away. I went through it again and again, looking for the coolest recipes and ideas on how to make the event even better. The book’s author, Gretchen Holt-Witt, wrote the book and created the organization, Cookies for Kid’s Cancer, after her son Liam tragically passed away from pediatric cancer at just 6 1/2 years old. Gretchen is an incredible lady and the small world aspect to all of this is that I coincidentally sat next to her several weeks ago at a conference. I was thrilled to discover that she’s working on another cookbook! Gretchen is a true inspiration for anyone wanting to make a difference.

I had the most difficult time deciding what I should make from the book as its pages are filled with so many mouthwatering recipes and pictures. I decided on these Five Layer Bars which also happen to be one of my childhood favorites. I made a double batch and then watched at the bake sale (which turned out to be a big success) as they vanished shortly after I put them out.

Check out the Cookies For Kids Cancer website to see how you can do something great through baking or simply buy Gretchen’s inspirational book. Either way you will be helping fight pediatric cancer and joining in the mission to find a cure. And if you’re having a bake sale or just looking to make your family a special treat, these Five Layer Bars are decadent and will be a big seller any time of year!

* Recipe from Best Bake Sale Cookbook by Gretchen Holt-Witt

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Best Bake Sale’s Five Layer Bars

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Ingredients  1x2x3x

• ▢ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• ▢ 2 sleeves graham crackers
• ▢ 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• ▢ 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ▢ 1 – 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk
• ▢ 2 cups walnuts, rough chopped

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• Lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with oil and line with parchment paper.
• Place the butter and graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until the crackers are crushed and combined with the butter.
• Place the crushed graham cracker mixture in the pan and pat down in an even layer to form the crust.
• Sprinkle the coconut on top followed by the chocolate chips.
• Pour the condensed milk evenly on top of the chips, then sprinkle the walnuts over the condensed milk.
• Press the layers down gently and bake for 30 minutes.
• Set aside to cool completely, cut into bars and serve.
• * Recipe from Best Bake Sale Cookbook by Gretchen Holt-Witt

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g Did you make this recipe?Mention @Weelicious or tag #weelicious!