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Mom's Magic Cookie Bars Recipe

Try my mom's magic cookie bar recipe for a sweet and gooey treat that is perfect for the holidays or any time of year.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert bars, magic bar recipe, magic bars, magic cookie bar recipe, magic cookie bars recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Refrigerate: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

9 x 13 inch baking pan
foil , or parchment paper
small bowl

Ingredients

  • ½ cup melted butter , salted or unsalted
  • cups graham cracker crumbs , chocolate or regular
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk , 14 ounce can
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup nuts - chopped, sliced or slivered , pecans and slivered almonds, walnuts are good too.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a 9x13" pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, mix melted butter and add graham cracker crumbs, mix well. Press firmly into pan.
  • Pour 1 can sweetened condensed milk over graham base and spread to the edges evenly.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts evenly over entire pan.
  • Bake 25-30 min.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

  • Pecans were used in the nutrition calculation.
  • Line pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. 
  • Keep coconut layer at the top so it will brown while baking.
  • Freeze bars for about 2-3 months in a sealed container.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg