Magic Cookie Bars

Let’s be honest. You want a dessert. You want it fast. You want to clean zero bowls. This recipe hears you. It throws a party in a pan. We call these Magic Cookie Bars. Some people call them Hello Dolly bars. We call them genius.

These bars have layers. A crunchy crust holds sweet coconut, rich chocolate, and buttery nuts. Sweetened milk pours over everything. It acts like glue in the oven. The result is pure, chewy, crunchy joy. You make them in one pan. You will eat them in one sitting.

Key Information

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 24 bars

Nutrition Info (per bar)

• Calories: ~280
• Fat: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Sugar: 26g
• Protein: 4g

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup butterscotch chips
• 1 and 1/3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Kitchen Tools You Need

• 13×9 inch baking pan
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Small saucepan
• Oven

How to Make Magic Cookie Bars

1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
3. Pour the melted butter into your baking pan.
4. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over the butter. Press them down with your fingers. You just made the crust. That was easy.
5. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the crust. Try to cover it evenly.
6. Now, add the toppings. Layer the chocolate chips first.
7. Layer the butterscotch chips next.
8. Layer the shredded coconut on top of the chips.
9. Finish with the chopped nuts. Press everything down gently with your hand.
10. Bake for 25 minutes. The edges will turn light brown.
11. Take the pan out of the oven. Let the bars cool completely in the pan. This is the hard part. You must wait. If you cut them warm, they will fall apart.
12. Once cool, slice into 24 bars. Store them in a sealed container.

Final Thought

These bars are chewy, crunchy, and very sweet. They are perfect for a party. They are also perfect for a Tuesday. No one will judge you.

Remember this recipe. It solves dessert emergencies. It requires no special skill. Just layers and willpower. Your friends will ask for the recipe. You can tell them it was magic! 🪄🍪😋

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Magic Cookie Bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

A crisp, buttery crust gives way to a thick, chewy layer of toasted coconut and nuts. Pockets of melted chocolate and butterscotch provide a sweet, gooey surprise in every bite. It is an irresistible clash of crunchy and chewy that is dangerously easy to eat.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup butterscotch chips
• 1 and 1/3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F(177°C).
2. Melt butter in pan.
3. Mix melted butter with graham cracker crumbs in baking pan. Press firmly for the crust.
4. Pour condensed milk evenly over crust.
5. Layer toppings in this order: chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, nuts. Press down gently.
6. Bake 25 minutes until edges are golden.
7. Cool completely in pan before cutting. This step is essential.
8. Cut into 24 bars and store sealed.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 280Total Fat: 16gCarbohydrates: 32gSugar: 26gProtein: 4g