These Magic Cookie Bars are a timeless favorite! Made with layers of chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and sweetened condensed milk over a graham cracker crust, they’re incredibly easy to whip up and impossible to resist. Perfect for sharing or enjoying as a sweet treat any time.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Yield: 36 bars
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 ⅓ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For a glass baking dish, preheat to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Add Layers:
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and nuts in even layers over the top.
- Use the back of a fork to press the toppings gently into the condensed milk layer.
- Bake:
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into 36 squares or diamond-shaped pieces.
Tips for Success
- For added flavor, consider mixing in crushed peanut butter pretzels or using crushed Oreos in place of the graham cracker crumbs.
- To make the crust easier, melt the butter directly in the baking dish in the oven before adding the graham cracker crumbs.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for longer storage (up to 1 week) or freeze for up to 3 months. When freezing, wrap bars tightly in plastic wrap and foil.