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Magic Cookie Bars stacked on a plate, showing gooey chocolate chips, toasted coconut, and chopped nuts.

Easy Magic Cookie Bars — A Classic Favorite

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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 36 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert

Description

Old-school and always adored, these bars layer a buttery graham-cracker crust with sweetened condensed milk, melty chocolate, chewy coconut, and crunchy nuts. They come together fast and store well — keep them covered at room temperature.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (morsels)
  • 1⅓ cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts work great)


Instructions

  1. Gather everything you need and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). If you’re baking in glass, lower the temperature to 325°F (165°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine the graham crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  3. Pour the can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust, spreading it gently so it covers the surface.
  4. Scatter the chocolate chips across the condensed-milk layer, then add the flaked coconut and top with the chopped nuts. Press the toppings lightly with the back of a fork or a spoon so they nestle into the milk.
  5. Bake until the top turns a light golden color and the condensed milk bubbles slightly around the edges, about 25 minutes (watch your oven; times vary).
  6. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into about 36 small bars or diamond shapes.
  7. Serve, store in an airtight container, and enjoy!

Notes

Quick tips: press the crust well so the bars hold together, and allow full cooling before slicing for neat squares.


Nutrition

  • Calories: 167
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Protein: 2g