Christmas Magic Cookie Bars
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Christmas Magic Cookie Bars
Description
This recipe starts with a crust made from graham cracker crumbs and melted butter pressed into a baking pan. Sweetened condensed milk is poured evenly over the crust, then layered with flaked coconut, chocolate chips, and brightly colored holiday M&M candies. Additional toppings like sprinkles or nuts may be added optionally.
Baking at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes lightly browns the edges and sets the layers, producing bars that have a crisp base with a sweet, chewy topping combining chocolate and coconut textures. Cooling on a wire rack before slicing helps the bars hold together cleanly.
The bars serve well as a festive treat for gatherings or as an easy holiday dessert. They can be stored covered tightly at room temperature to preserve freshness for up to five days, making them suitable for making ahead or gifting during holiday occasions.
Ingredients
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 sweetened condensed milk 14oz can
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cup M&M candies holiday variety
- 1 1/3 cup coconut flaked
Instructions
- HEAT oven to 350°F. Coat 13 x 9-inch baking pan generously with non-stick cooking spray.
- COMBINE graham cracker crumbs and butter in small bowl. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer with coconut, chocolate chips, M&M candies, sprinkles and nuts if desired. Press down firmly with fork.
- BAKE 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least one hour. Cut into bars, serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 164IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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