Description
These Magic Cookie Bars are a timeless dessert layered with buttery graham cracker crust, creamy sweetened condensed milk, melty chocolate chips, chewy coconut, and crunchy nuts. They’re quick to prepare, require no mixing bowls, and bake into the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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1 ⅓ cups flaked sweetened coconut
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1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) — or 325°F (165°C) if using a glass dish.
• Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until evenly moistened.
• Press mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Layer the Ingredients
• Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
• Sprinkle chocolate chips, then coconut, then nuts in even layers.
• Gently press the toppings down with the back of a fork or spatula.
3️⃣ Bake and Cool
• Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.
• Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Notes
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For a firmer crust, press it down with the bottom of a measuring cup.
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Lightly toast nuts before adding for extra flavor.
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To cut neatly, chill bars in the fridge for 45–60 minutes and wipe your knife between cuts.
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Variations: Swap chocolate chips for butterscotch, peanut butter chips, or candy-coated chocolates.
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Store at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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