Description
Magic Cookie Bars are a delightful dessert that combines rich layers of chocolate, chewy coconut, and crunchy nuts, all held together by a sweet graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the crust layer.
- Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips, followed by coconut flakes and nuts if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try mixing in dried fruits like cranberries or swapping out chocolate chips for white chocolate. Ensure all nuts and chocolate used are fresh for the best taste. To make gluten-free Magic Cookie Bars, use gluten-free graham crackers.