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Magic Cookie Bar Recipe

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Magic Cookie Bars recipe has a buttery graham cracker crust topped with sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, and pecans. This dessert is sometimes called Seven Layer Bars or Hello Dolly Bars.

This vintage recipe dates back heaven knows how long. I’m always surprised when people have never heard of 7-layer bars. The reason I’m posting this recipe is that my sister called surprised saying, “You don’t have a recipe for Magic Cookie Bars on your site?!”

I said that I didn’t because I assumed everyone knew the recipe by heart but apparently although small, there are many variations of these out there.

magic cookie bar recipe

Magic Cookie Bars

magic cookie bar recipe

Magic Cookie Bars recipe has a buttery graham cracker crust topped with sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, and pecans. This dessert is sometimes called Seven Layer Bars or Hello Dolly Bars. This easy recipe is the best magic cookie bar recipe out there and a delicious treat for any occasion.

Prep: 10min

Total: 40min

Ingredients:

  • 1 – 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press crumbs into the bottom of the pan firmly in an even layer to form the graham cracker base.
  3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the graham cracker mixture.
  4. Sprinkle the chocolate and butterscotch chips on top of the sweetened condensed milk in an even layer. Sprinkle the coconut flakes on top and finish with a layer of the nuts.
  5. Press down toppings gently with a fork. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until coconut starts to turn golden brown. Cool completely and cut into small squares.

Magic Cookie Bars

FAQ

What is inside a magic bar?

These magic cookie bars are an old-fashioned favorite. This recipe is easy to make with chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, and condensed milk set on a graham cracker crust.

Why is it called a magic bar?

As for “Magic Bar,” the name likely stems from Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, who published a recipe for these dessert cookie bars on the back of their condensed milk cans in 1964. Maybe it got its name from how magically easy they are to make!

How do you cut magic cookie bars?

For perfectly cut cookie bars, line entire pan with foil, extending foil over edge of pan. Coat lightly with no-stick cooking spray. After bars have baked and cooled, remove from the pan and cut with a sharp knife.

Can you freeze magic squares?

Magic cookie bars freeze perfectly but there is a trick to it because they are slightly ooey and gooey, so they take an extra step to freeze. Cut the magic bars into the size that you want to freeze them. Place the cookie bars onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze them until they are solid.

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About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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