Description
Classic Magic Cookie Bars are the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers. These delectable bars feature a luscious combination of graham cracker crust, rich chocolate chips, creamy butterscotch, shredded coconut, and crunchy pecans, all topped with a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk that binds it all together. Perfect for any occasion—from casual family gatherings to festive holiday parties—these bars are as easy to whip up as they are satisfying to eat. With their chewy texture and delightful layers of flavor, Classic Magic Cookie Bars will soon become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 12 full graham cracker sheets (about 1 1/2 cups when crushed)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 1/2 ounces)
- 1 cup butterscotch chips (6 1/2 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup pecans (4 ounces), coarsely chopped
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and combine with crushed graham crackers and salt until moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans over the crust.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 27 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flair, try swapping nuts or mixing in dried fruits or different types of chocolate chips. Ensure you let the bars cool completely for clean cuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they can also be frozen for up to 3 months.