Magic Cookie Bars
User Reviews
4.4
Magic Cookie Bars
Description
Magic Cookie Bars start with a crisp graham cracker crumb crust moistened with melted butter, pressed firmly as the base. A layer of semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut is evenly spread on top. Sweetened condensed milk enhanced with vanilla extract is poured over these layers to bind the ingredients during baking. The bars bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until set, and you can optionally finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to highlight the sweetness.
The bars offer a dense, chewy texture with pockets of crunch from nuts and coconut, and the buttery crust provides a firm foundation. The combination of semi-sweet chocolate and butterscotch adds complementing flavors. These bars can be sliced into squares for easy serving at gatherings or as a sweet snack.
Allow the bars to cool before slicing to help them hold their shape. They keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or can be frozen for up to two months, making them convenient to prepare ahead or save for later.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter unsalted
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup coconut shredded
- sea salt for sprinkling on bars, optional, flaky
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place the butter in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 60 seconds or until butter is melted. Remove from the microwave and add the graham cracker crumbs to the bowl. Stir with a fork until crumbs are well moistened with butter.
- Pour the crumbs into the prepared pan. Press them tightly into an even layer with your fingers. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press down on the crumbs to make sure they firmly in the pan.
- Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the graham cracker crust. Next, add the butterscotch chips and then the chopped pecans.
- Add the 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla to the sweetened condensed milk can and carefully stir. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the chips and pecans. You can gently spread with a spatula to make sure the bars are covered.
- Top with shredded coconut and gently press down with the palms of your hands to make sure the coconut sticks. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges of the bars are golden brown and the coconut is slightly toasted.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt, about 1 teaspoon. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- When cool, cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Store magic cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze the bars for up to 2 months for longer storage; thaw completely before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
You'll Also Love
