Magic Cookie Bars
A no-mixer dessert with layers of graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and toasted coconut that bake into fudgy, chewy bars. Ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 5g

Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt until the texture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer.
- 4
Drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust. Don't stir; let it settle.
- 5
Sprinkle chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts in even layers over the milk.
- 6
Bake for 22–25 minutes until the edges are light golden and coconut just starts to brown.
- 7
Cool completely in the pan, at least 30 minutes. Cut into 12 bars and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- small bowl
- spoon or spatula for pressing
- chef's knife
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