Hello Dollies

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 12

Indulge in the sweet Hello Dollies recipe today

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

493

Sugar

38g

Fat

29g

Hello Dollies is a classic and easy dessert recipe that has been popular for decades. It is named after the character Dolly Levi from the Broadway musical 'Hello, Dolly!'. This recipe is commonly known as Magic Bars, Seven Layer Bars, or Magic Cookie Bars. It is a delicious and indulgent dessert that can be customized to suit different tastes by adding or substituting ingredients like butterscotch chips or dried fruits.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a mixing bowl, mix the crushed graham wafers with melted butter.
3.	Press the mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
4.	Sprinkle the chocolate chips, chopped pecans or walnuts, unsweetened coconut and maraschino cherries over the crumb base.
5.	Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the mixture.
6.	Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
7.	Let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

PROS

Hello Dollies is a quick and easy dessert recipe that requires minimal prep time.

The combination of chocolate, nuts, and coconut provides a delicious, crunchy texture in every bite.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and saturated fat due to the use of sweetened condensed milk and butter.

It is not suitable for those with lactose intolerance or nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert is not particularly healthy, the addition of nuts and coconut provides some nutritional value.
Nuts are high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber, which have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease.
Coconut contains medium-chain triglycerides which are easily digested and used for energy by the body.

	1 cup crushed graham wafers
	1/4 cup melted butter
	1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
	1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
	1 cup unsweetened coconut
	1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherry
	1 can sweetened condensed milk