Description
Magic cookie bars weave a delightful tapestry of sweetness and nostalgia, blending graham cracker crust with layers of chocolate, coconut, and condensed milk. Sweet memories melt together, inviting you to savor each irresistible bite of this classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Topping Ingredients:
(None additional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by adjusting the oven rack to the center position and heating to 350°F (175°C). Create a non-stick surface in a 9×13-inch pan using parchment paper or a light butter coating.
- Combine the melted butter with graham cracker crumbs, pressing the mixture firmly and evenly across the entire pan bottom to form a compact, uniform base layer.
- Distribute chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts systematically across the graham cracker foundation, ensuring an even and attractive coverage.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk in a slow, steady stream, allowing it to cascade gently and naturally cover the layered ingredients without disturbing their placement.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven, monitoring the transformation as the edges gradually turn a warm, golden-brown hue, indicating the bars are perfectly baked (approximately 25-30 minutes).
- Remove from the oven and allow the magic cookie bars to cool completely at room temperature. For precise, clean-cut servings, refrigerate for roughly 30 minutes before slicing into desired shapes and sizes.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and smoother graham cracker crust.
- Swap traditional chips with dairy-free or dark chocolate versions for healthier alternatives.
- Toast coconut and nuts beforehand to enhance their nutty, rich flavors and add extra crunch.
- Line pan with parchment paper overhanging edges for easy bar removal and clean slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg