1/2 cup butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 1/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Melt butter in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Sprinkle crumbs evenly over
butter. Sprinkle in layers, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips,
nuts, and top with coconut. Pour condensed milk over all. Bake in a
pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Let cool and cut in bars.
Servings: 3 servings
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