Magic Cookie Bars – Classic Layered Dessert
✨Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25–30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 12 bars
📝 Description
These Magic Cookie Bars are a nostalgic, sweet treat with layers of flavor and texture. A crunchy graham cracker crust is topped with rich chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and sweetened condensed milk that binds it all into a gooey, irresistible dessert. No mixing bowls needed – just layer and bake!
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (120g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (120g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) sweetened condensed milk
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a firm crust.
- Layer ingredients:
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the crust.
- Add a layer of chopped nuts (if using).
- Sprinkle shredded coconut over the top.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over everything – do not stir.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbling slightly.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars. For cleaner cuts, chill in the fridge for 1 hour before slicing.
🍴 Tips & Variations
- No nuts? Just skip them – still delicious!
- Try butterscotch chips, white chocolate, or a mix of chocolates for different flavor combos.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers to make it gluten-free.