Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, allowing the foil to extend over the edges, and then coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Brush the bottom and sides of the prepared pan with melted butter.
Sprinkle the bottom with 1¹⁄₂ cups of finely crushed cereal, and if desired, orange zest.
Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crushed cereal.
Sprinkle with 1 cup of the coarsely broken cereal, white baking chips, coconut, dried cherries (or cranberries), and chopped pistachios.
Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1 cup of broken cereal on top.
Gently press the layers down to moisten them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges turn light brown.
Using a sharp knife, loosen the bars from the foil-lined edges of the pan.
Let them cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Using the foil, lift out the uncut bars, then cut them into individual bars.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
This recipe yields 24 servings (1 bar each).
Storage:
To store these delightful bars, place them in a single layer in an airtight container. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. Enjoy your Nutty Honey Graham Layer Bars!