Traditional Seven-Layer Cookies

I've seen many versions of this popular recipe over the years and no matter how you layer it, you can't beat it for a fast, sweet treat for unexpected company or an offering for a last-minute pot luck invite.

Seven-Layer Cookies

1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs*
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup toasted coconut
1/2 cup chocolate chips**
1/2 cup butterscotch chips**
1 - 14-ounce can sweetened, condensed milk
1 cup toasted, chopped nuts***

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line bottom of 9x13x2-inch pan with parchment paper or spray with
vegetable oil spray.

Combine butter, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla until well mixed. Press into the bottom of prepared pan. Arrange the rest of the ingredients in layers as listed. Bake for approximately 30 minutes.  Let cool a bit, cut into squares, and complete the cooling. Makes about 3 dozen cookies depending on size you cut them.

*If you prefer, think about using cinnamon or chocolate graham crackers.

**These days, you don't have to always go with chocolate and butterscotch chips. Consider peanut butter, white chocolate, chocolate mint . . .

***I prefer using pecans but, depending on your other flavor choices, you might like walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds. Also, you can always throw in a fourth cup of dried cranberries, chopped dates, or chopped, dried apricots.