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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
Magic Cookie Bars
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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. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt until the texture resembles wet sand.

  3. 3

    Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer.

  4. 4

    Drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust. Don't stir; let it settle.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts in even layers over the milk.

  6. 6

    Bake for 22–25 minutes until the edges are light golden and coconut just starts to brown.

  7. 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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