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Ultimate Eight Layer Magic Bars
Eight Layer Magic Bars is one level up from the traditional 7-layer Magic Bars. It consists of a buttery graham cracker crust topped with layers of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, chopped nuts, crispy cereal and then finished off with a blanket of sweetened condensed milk. They are the perfect make-ahead dessert for your next party.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill/Rest
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 24 Bars
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) (melted)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 2 cups puffed rice cereal (preferably, Rice Krispies)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (300mL)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper (using parchment paper makes it easier to slice). Set aside.
- Stir the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs together. Press into the bottom of the baking pan to form the crust by pressing with your fingers, the base of a flat-bottomed cup, or back of a spoon.
- Evenly sprinkle remaining ingredients one by one over the crust to form layers in the order listed in the ingredients. Slowly and carefully, pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the entire top layer of crispy cereal.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and the middle is set.
- Cool 1-2 hours. If using parchment paper, carefully lift the parchment paper out of the pan and slice the bars into 24 pieces, or slice directly in the pan.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container with wax paper or parchment paper between layers. The flavor of the bars is even better the day after baking! Bars stored at room temperature will be fairly soft and are best eaten within 3 to 5 days. For firm and chewy bars, store in the fridge for up to a week.
- Store in an airtight container with wax paper or parchment paper between layers. The flavor of the bars is even better the day after baking! Bars stored at room temperature will be fairly soft and are best eaten within 3 to 5 days. For firm and chewy bars, store in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
149mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
175IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.