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Ultimate Classic Magic Cookie Bars (7-Layer Bars)

Two stacked, gooey magic cookie bars featuring chocolate chips and toasted coconut topping on a white plate.
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Make these classic Magic Cookie Bars, also known as 7-Layer Bars, for a simple, chewy, and delicious dessert. This recipe uses sweetened condensed milk for perfect gooey results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  3. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the crust.
  4. If using, sprinkle the butterscotch chips over the chocolate chips.
  5. Distribute the shredded coconut evenly over the chips.
  6. Scatter the chopped nuts over the coconut layer.
  7. Slowly pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk over all the layers, moving the can in a circular motion to cover the top evenly. This milk binds the layers together.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the condensed milk is bubbly.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cooling is important for setting the layers.
  10. Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, substitute half of the chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips.
  • If you do not have pecans, use walnuts or skip the nuts entirely for a nut-free version.
  • Allow the bars to chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour after cooling to room temperature; this makes cleaner cuts.
  • These bars are excellent for potlucks and travel well.

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