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Magic Cookie Bars

Magic Cookie Bars: The Easiest Gooey Dessert You’ll Ever Make


  • Author: Julia Hart
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (includes cooling time)
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Magic Cookie Bars recipe layers buttery graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, sweet coconut, crunchy pecans, and creamy condensed milk into a gooey, chewy, irresistible dessert bar.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 1516 full sheets)

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

  • ¾ cup pecans, coarsely chopped

  • 1⅔ cups sweetened condensed milk (one 14 oz can)


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Melt butter in an 8×8-inch pan in the oven.

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar, then press over melted butter.

  • Layer chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and pecans.

  • Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.

  • Bake for 30 minutes until coconut is golden brown.

  • Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • For cleaner slices, chill before cutting.

  • Use parchment paper to easily lift bars from pan.

  • Swap pecans with any nuts of choice or leave out for a nut-free version.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American