Zen Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 350F and arrange a rack in middle.
2. 2
   Coat a 13-inch-by-9-inch baking dish with butter and line with parchment paper; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine butter and graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl and mix until moist throughout.
4. 4
   Sprinkle over bottom of baking dish and press down lightly to form an even layer; set aside.
5. 5
   Combine almonds and candied ginger in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until pieces are pea-sized, about 20 times.
6. 6
   Add coconut and pulse a few more times until coconut is oat-sized.
7. 7
   Evenly sprinkle chocolate over graham cracker crust followed by ginger-nut mixture.
8. 8
   Top with sesame seeds then drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over top.
9. 9
   Bake bars until golden brown around edges and springy to the touch, about 25 to 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Let cool completely before slicing.