Description
These Irresistible Magic Cookie Bars are a deliciously rich and sweet treat made with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy sweetened condensed milk, and layered with chocolate morsels, chewy coconut, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for potlucks, dessert tables, or anytime you need a quick and crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Filling and Toppings
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Assemble all the ingredients listed to have everything ready for the baking process.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C), or 325°F (165°C) if using a glass baking dish to ensure even baking and to prevent burning.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Press Crust: Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish creating an even layer.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust, covering it completely.
- Layer Toppings: Sprinkle the chocolate morsels evenly over the milk layer, followed by an even layer of flaked coconut and then the chopped nuts.
- Press Toppings: Gently press the toppings down to lightly submerge them into the condensed milk layer without crushing the layers.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the dish before cutting into 36 bars to serve.
Notes
- Use a glass baking dish at a lower temperature to avoid over-browning.
- Chop the nuts finely if preferred for a finer texture.
- For a nut-free version, omit the nuts and add extra coconut or chocolate chips.
- Bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Cut bars only after they have cooled completely to ensure they hold their shape.
