Magic Cookie Bars

By Justin SullivanPublished: Oct 20, 2021

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

1 Rating

Joel goldberg

Yields:

12 - 15 serving(s)

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

596

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Though dump cakes might be the easiest dessert to make, Magic Cookie Bars come a close second. And we'd reckon that these are even more customizable and even more delicious. The condensed milk adds as the perfect chewy conduit to the coconut and whatever toppings you choose.

We have tried all sorts of chocolate chips from dark to peanut butter as well as a whole slew of nuts, like pistachios and walnuts. We encourage you to find your ideal combinations to discover the true magic of these bars.

Let us know your own takes on the recipe and how you liked this classic version in the comments below!

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
18
(2 sleeves) graham crackers, crushed
6 Tbsp.
unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup
sugar
1
(14 oz) can condensed milk
1 1/2 cups
chocolate chips, such as semisweet, white or assorted, divided
1 1/2 cups
chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, divided
2 cups
unsweetened coconut flakes

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 ºF. Grease a 9 x 9” baking dish with cooking spray, then line dish with parchment paper up and over the sides, with a slight overhang. Grease the parchment again.
2. Step 2In a medium bowl, mix the graham crackers, butter and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Step 3In an even layer, drizzle condensed milk over the crust, then top with half the chocolate chips and half the nuts. Add all of the coconut, then top with the remaining chips and nuts.
4. Step 4Transfer the baking dish to the oven, and bake until the chocolate has melted and the crust has browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool. Cut into squares and serve.