Magic Cookie Bars (7 layer bars) (2024)

Magic cookie bars are just that... magic! These bars have multiple layers of heavenly goodness held together by sweetened condensed milk.

Sweetened condensed milk is the most magical pantry staple. It's rich and creamy and lends a wonderful gooeyness to baked goods.

Why this recipe is so good

For more delicious bar recipes, try Butterscotch bars, Milky Way blondies, and Peanut butter s'mores bars.

Ingredients

• Graham cracker crumbs combined with melted butter form the crust. I use honey grahams, but you can use chocolate grahams for extra decadence.
• Chocolate chips - Use any variety of baking chips you love - semi-sweet, dark, milk, and white. Butterscotch and peanut butter chips are great too! You need 2 cups total.
• Chopped nuts are optional. Pecans, walnuts, and almonds are great in these bars.
• Shredded coconut adds wonderful texture and flavor.
• Sweetened condensed milk is the most magical pantry staple. It's rich and creamy and holds all of the yummy toppings together.

Step-by-step instructions

See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place the butter in the baking dish and put the dish in the oven. The butter will melt as the oven preheats. Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over the melted butter.

3. Stir together to mix all of the crumbs with the butter. Press the crumbs into an even layer.

4. Top with shredded coconut and chopped nuts. Feel free to reserve some coconut and nuts to sprinkle over the top right before baking.

5. Add the chocolate and white chips. Then, drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the top.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and lightly browned around the edges.

Tips

• These bars are a great way to use up partial bags of chocolate chips and nuts. Any mixture can be used.
• Melt the butter in the baking dish while the oven preheats. Place the stick of butter in the dish and put the dish in the oven. The butter will melt slowly as the oven preheats. This saves having to wash a separate bowl.
• Add a festive touch with seasonal sprinkles or M&M candies.
• Let the bars cool and set up before slicing. You can refrigerate them to speed up this process.

Storing and freezing

The bars can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days. If refrigerated, the bars will keep for a few days longer.

To freeze, cool the bars completely. Cut into squares and store in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 2 months.

More easy sweet treat recipes

Magic Cookie Bars (7 layer bars)

No bowl required for these wonderfully gooey Magic Cookie Bars. These delicious treats, also called 7-layer bars, come together easily with mostly pantry ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending upon the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.

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