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
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¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 15–16 full sheets)
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
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¾ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
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1⅔ cups sweetened condensed milk (one 14 oz can)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Melt butter in an 8×8-inch pan in the oven.
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Mix graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar, then press over melted butter.
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Layer chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and pecans.
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Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
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Bake for 30 minutes until coconut is golden brown.
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Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
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For cleaner slices, chill before cutting.
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Use parchment paper to easily lift bars from pan.
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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