Magic Cookie Bars

4.60 from 5 votes

Magic Cookie Bars have layers of chips, coconut, and nuts sprinkled over a buttery graham crust and topped with sweetened condensed milk. They're perfect for potlucks, bake sales, and lunches - and they are also a favorite Christmas sweet treat recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Cooling Time2

Total Time2 35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Jamie Sherman

Equipment

Silicone Pot Holder Trivet Mats - Hot Pads Spoon Rest, Multipurpose Trivet for Hot Dishers Heat Resistant Food Grade Silicone Set of 4
wire cooling rack
rubber spatula or wooden spoon
mixing bowl
measuring cups and spoons
measuring cups and spoons
9x13-inch cake pan

Ingredients

½ cup melted salted butter
1 ½ cups graham crumbs
1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Prepare a 9x13-inch pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper. (The parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze!)
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir to combine the graham crumbs and melted butter.
Press graham crumb mixture in the bottom of the prepared 9 x 13-inch pan.
Slowly pour over the can of sweetened condensed milk, so it covers the graham crust.
Sprinkle with coconut (reserving a bit for the top), then each type of chip, nuts, and remaining coconut.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until the top starts to get golden brown.
Cool the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes (at least) before removing the squares with the parchment paper.
Once the bars are completely cooled, slice into 24 slices.

Notes

This is a variation of the recipe that was made famous by Eagle Brand Condensed milk.
You may also know this recipe as 7 Layer Cookie Bars or Hello Dolly Bars.
You can substitute any kind of chips that you would like for the semi-sweet and butterscotch chips. Dark chocolate chips would also taste wonderful, and peanut butter chips would give it a whole new flavor. Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips help take down the sweetness of the sweetened condensed milk.
Substitute pecans, walnuts, or any kind of nuts for the nut layer.
This easy-bars recipe is perfect for gift giving. You can easily transport (or even mail in a box) these bars. Just pack them well and place parchment paper in between the layers.

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