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Published: Nov 27, 2021 · Modified: Dec 4, 2021 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Hello Dolly Cookies

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Hello Dolly Cookies (also known as Magic Cookies or 7 Layer Cookies) are popular American dessert during the holiday season. Layered with Graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecans, coconut, and condensed milk, this recipe is easy to make for a Christmas Cookies exchange!

Hello Dolly cookie bars on top of each other.

These Hello Dolly Cookies are one of the easiest recipes on the blog! Also known as 7 Layer Cookies or Magic Cookies, these famous cookie bars are made with graham cracker crust, and layered with your favorite chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecans, shredded coconut, and drizzled with condensed milk.

This recipe will be a perfect addition to your holiday cookie exchange party, along with my Orange Cranberry Biscotti, Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies, Danish Butter Cookies Recipe, Apricot Rugelach, Almond Spritz Cookies, and Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies.

Why you will love this recipe

  • Easy to make. This is really one of the easiest cookie recipes! All you need is to assemble the crust, layer a few ingredients, and bake to perfection!
  • The best flavors combo! You cannot go wrong with Graham cracker crust, chocolate, nuts, and coconut.
  • Customizable. I love this basic recipe, because you always can add more flavor, depending on what you want. Check out Option and Substitutions section below.
Separate ingredients to make Hello Dolly cookies.

How to make it

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line up an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

In a food processor, put graham crackers and grinds until fine crumbs.

Process photos of grinding graham crackers into crumbs.

Add 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup melted butter, and ¼ tsp salt in a mixing bowl and mix until well combined.

Process photos of mixing graham crumbs and melted butter.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, lined with parchment paper, and using a spoon or a spatula, evenly distribute. Then take a glass or a measuring cup and press it down into a pan to create a crust.

Process photos of assembling a graham crust in a baking pan.

Then evenly layer with ⅔ cup chocolate chips, ½ cup butterscotch chips, ½ chopped pecans, and 1 cup coconut flakes. Pour over condensed milk.

Process photos of layering Hello Dolly Cookies.

Bake at 350˚F for about 25-30 minutes or until the center is set.

Remove from the oven and set on the counter to cool off completely. Then cut into 12 equal bars and enjoy!

Baked Hello Dolly cookies in a baking pan.

Tips for best results

  • Crust. Make sure you press the crust tightly, so it holds together when cutting into squares.
  • Coconut. While some recipes ask for sweetened coconut flakes, I prefer to use unsweetened ones. Since this dessert is already sweet enough, unsweetened coconut will balance it out.
  • Baking. Don’t forget to line your baking pan with parchment paper. If you skip it, the crust will stick to the bottom and it will be hard to take it out.
  • Portions. Because this dessert is very rich, I like cut it in smaller portions, 12 or 16 pieces.
  • Cutting. The best way to cut this into portions is to cool it off completely, so the chocolate and all the layers fully set. If you cut it while still warm, you might end up with messy crumbled edges.
Hello Dolly cookie bars on top of each other.

Options and substitutions

  • Graham crackers. If you don’t have Graham crackers, you can use vanilla wafer cookies instead. Just grind them and then mix with melted butter.
  • Layers. The ingredients for layers I use is very classic. You can easily play around with the flavors and add other ingredients, like peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store?

You can store them in an air-tight container, lining parchment paper in between of the layers, so they won’t stick to each other. They will stay fresh on the counter for 2-3 days and up to a week in the refrigerator.

Sliced Hello Dolly cookies into bars.

More Dessert Ideas:

  • Cinnamon Muffins
  • Cinnamon Baked Apples
  • Apple Crumb Cake
  • Chocolate Cake from Scratch
  • Chocolate Chip Blondies
  • Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
Hello Dolly cookie bars on top of each other.
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5 from 7 votes

Hello Dolly Cookies

Hello Dolly Cookies (also known as Magic Cookies or 7 Layer Cookies) are popular American dessert during the holiday season. Layered with Graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecans, coconut, and condensed milk, this recipe is easy to make for a Christmas Cookies exchange!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cookie bars
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Veronikas Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup butterscotch chips
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
  • 1 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line up an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a food processor, put graham crackers and grinds until fine crumbs.
  • Add 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup melted butter, and ¼ tsp salt in a mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, lined with parchment paper, and using a spoon or a spatula, evenly distribute. Then take a glass or a measuring cup and press it down into a pan to create a crust.
  • Then evenly layer with ⅔ cup chocolate chips, ½ cup butterscotch chips, ½ chopped pecans, and 1 cup coconut flakes. Pour over condensed milk.
  • Bake at 350˚F for about 25-30 minutes or until the center is set.
  • Remove from the oven and set on the counter to cool off completely. Then cut into 12 equal bars and enjoy!

Notes

  • Crust. Make sure you press the crust tightly, so it holds together when cutting into squares.
  • Coconut. While some recipes ask for sweetened coconut flakes, I prefer to use unsweetened ones. Since this dessert is already sweet enough, unsweetened coconut will balance it out.
  • Baking. Don’t forget to line your baking pan with parchment paper. If you skip it, the crust will stick to the bottom and it will be hard to take it out.
  • Portions. Because this dessert is very rich, I like cut it in smaller portions, 12 or 16 pieces.
  • Cutting. The best way to cut this into portions is to cool it off completely, so the chocolate and all the layers fully set. If you cut it while still warm, you might end up with messy crumbled edges.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?I’d love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.
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Comments

  1. Natalie says

    December 06, 2021 at 3:54 am

    5 stars
    What a brilliant dessert idea. I love the flavors in this recipe and its simplicity. I’m going to save this to my Christmas baking list. Can’t wait to give it a try.

    Reply
  2. Naïby says

    December 05, 2021 at 11:01 pm

    5 stars
    This looks amazing! And it’s so straightforward also. It’s like practically two steps. Love it.

    Reply
  3. Sara says

    December 05, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    These look wonderful! I love a good cookie with coconut in the mix! I think these would be wonderful to leave out for Santa this year!

    Reply
  4. Ramona says

    December 05, 2021 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are perfect for the season and I can’t wait to give them a go! I love how they look and they also look super delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  5. Farrukh Aziz says

    December 05, 2021 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies sound amazing for the holiday season! Definitely trying it out soon!

    Reply
  6. Alex says

    December 05, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    I had never had 7-layer anything and am so glad I tried these! They were quick, easy and tasted incredible!

    Reply
  7. Erin says

    December 05, 2021 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies were SO good! My whole family just adored them. And I loved how easy they were!

    Reply
  8. Leslie says

    December 03, 2021 at 9:19 am

    I am all about an easy recipe, especially for the holiday season! This looks delightful!

    Reply
  9. Gloria says

    November 29, 2021 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    These sound addictively delicious. I would have to make a double batch for sure. Perfect for the holiday treat table.

    Reply

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