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The Ultimate Classic Magic Cookie Bars Recipe (7-Layer Bars)

Close-up of a rich, gooey magic cookie bars square topped with toasted coconut and chocolate chips.
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You can make these irresistible Magic Cookie Bars easily. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a rich, chewy dessert perfect for any gathering or holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 cup flaked coconut, sweetened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. This forms your crust.
  3. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the graham cracker crust.
  4. If using, sprinkle the butterscotch chips over the chocolate layer.
  5. Distribute the flaked coconut evenly over the chips.
  6. Scatter the chopped nuts over the coconut layer.
  7. Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk slowly and evenly over all the layers. This binds the bars together.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the condensed milk is bubbly.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting. Cooling time is important for clean slices.
  10. Once cool, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares.

Notes

  • For a variation, you can substitute M&M’s for the butterscotch chips to make these Christmas Magic Cookie Bars.
  • Make sure you use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, for the proper gooey texture.
  • Cooling these irresistible gooey bars completely before slicing prevents them from falling apart.

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