Description
This classic Magic Cookie Bars recipe is a beloved sweet treat known for its rich and layered flavors. Combining a buttery graham cracker crust with chopped walnuts, semisweet chocolate chips, flaked coconut, and sweetened condensed milk, these bars bake to a golden, chewy perfection. Perfect for family gatherings or potlucks, these bars are easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Base
- ½ cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
Toppings
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients and Oven: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) to ensure it's at the right temperature when you're ready to bake.
- Create the Base Layer: Pour the melted butter evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over the melted butter, pressing lightly to form an even crust.
- Add Nut and Chocolate Layers: Evenly sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top of the graham cracker crust, followed by an even layer of semisweet chocolate chips.
- Top with Coconut and Condensed Milk: Spread the flaked coconut evenly over the chocolate chips. Finally, pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over all the layers, making sure it covers the toppings.
- Bake the Bars: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool for at least 15 minutes in the baking dish. Once cooled, cut into finger-length bars and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Use sweetened coconut flakes for a sweeter and chewier texture or unsweetened for less sweetness.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week.
- For easier cutting, chill the bars for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
