𝐴 𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑎ℎ𝑎𝑚 𝑐𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑒𝑦 𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒, 𝑐𝑜𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑢𝑡, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑠, 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒!

𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑜 𝐵𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐺𝑟𝑎ℎ𝑎𝑚 𝐶𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝐶𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑡

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 🍪
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
2 tablespoons granulated sugar 🍬

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴:

1 cup sweetened condensed milk 🥛
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 🥥
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 🌰
1/2 cup butterscotch chips 🍬

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the crust 🍪🔥: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs 🍪, melted butter 🧈, and granulated sugar 🍬. Stir until the graham cracker crumbs are evenly coated with the butter and the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form an even layer. Make sure the crust is packed tightly, as this will serve as the base for the bars. The buttery crust adds a sweet, crunchy texture to complement the gooey filling. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, or until it is golden brown and fragrant.

2. Layer the toppings 🍫🥥: Once the graham cracker crust has baked and slightly cooled, pour the sweetened condensed milk 🥛 evenly over the top of the crust, using a spatula to spread it if necessary. This layer will help hold the toppings together and give the bars their signature gooey texture. Next, sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫 evenly over the condensed milk layer, followed by the shredded coconut 🥥, chopped pecans 🌰, and butterscotch chips 🍬. The toppings should form a beautiful, colorful layer on top of the graham cracker crust.

3. Bake the bars 🍫🔥: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the toppings are bubbly and lightly toasted. The sweetened condensed milk will caramelize slightly, giving the bars a rich, gooey texture, while the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips will melt into the layers. The coconut and nuts will toast perfectly, adding a bit of crunch to each bite.

4. Cool and cut into bars 🍽️🍪: Once the bars are done baking, remove the baking dish from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cooling is important to allow the layers to set, ensuring the bars hold their shape when cut. Once cooled, cut the bars into squares or rectangles. These Fantasio Bars are rich, gooey, and perfectly indulgent – a combination of sweet, crunchy, and chewy in every bite!

5. Serve and enjoy 😋🍫: Serve these Fantasio Bars at room temperature for the best texture. They’re perfect for a family gathering, party, or a cozy dessert at home. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze them for longer storage. These bars are irresistible, with layers of chocolate, coconut, and nuts over a buttery graham cracker crust – you won’t be able to stop at just one! 😋

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟰𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀

𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟯𝟮𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟭𝟲 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝘀

~ 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒔