Magic Cookie Bars

Magic cookie bars with delicious layers of graham cracker crust, condensed milk, chocolate chips, coconut, and walnuts. Golden and crunchy on the outside yet soft and moist on the inside, they’re irresistible!

Oh yeah, my fourth recipe in the month of July! After almost two years of posting on and off, this is definitely a woo-hoo moment for me. I’d like to think I’ve got my blogging groove back. So, my peeps, please check back often and see what delicious things I have up my sleeves. I’ll be here waiting. 🙂

I found this recipe in a 1978 Home Economics booklet (you know, the kind schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations sell as fundraisers) and I am assuming magic cookie bars have been around longer than when the book was published.

It’s not surprising, really, that these delightful dessert bars have withstood time and remain popular to this day. With layers of graham cracker crust, condensed milk, chocolate chips, shredded coconut and chopped nuts, these snack treats are just irresistible.

And they’re super flexible, too! You can easily modify this base recipe according to taste and/or availability of ingredients. Less coconut, more nuts? No problem. Butterscotch over semi-sweet chocolate chips? Sure. Walnuts or pecans? You choose.

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Magic Cookie Bars

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Magic cookie bars with delicious layers of graham cracker crust, condensed milk, chocolate chips, coconut, and walnuts. Golden and crunchy on the outside yet soft and moist on the inside, they're irresistible!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 9 Servings

Calories: 477 kcal

Author: Onion Rings and Things

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1-1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. In a 9 x 13 inch pan, place butter and melt in a 350 F oven (if using a glass pan, set at 325 F). Swirl around to cover bottom of pan.
2. Sprinkle crumbs over melted butter and then pour milk evenly over crumbs.
3. Top evenly with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts. Return to oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to col completely before cutting into serving portions.

Nutrition Facts

Magic Cookie Bars

Amount Per Serving (109 g)

Calories 477 Calories from Fat 276

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 30.7g 47%

Saturated Fat 13.4g 67%

Trans Fat 0.9g

Cholesterol 42mg 14%

Sodium 275mg 11%

Potassium 289mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 45.6g 15%

Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12%

Sugars 33.6g

Protein 8.5g 17%

Vitamin A 9%

Vitamin C 3%

Calcium 14%

Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.