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- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips or peanut butter chips
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work great)
- Optional: Pinch of sea salt for contrast
How to Make Magic Cookie Bars
1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Make the Crust
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust.
3. Layer the Goodness
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips, butterscotch/peanut butter chips, shredded coconut, and nuts in layers.
- Gently press everything down with the back of a spatula.
4. Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
5. Cool and Slice
- Let cool completely (at least 1 hour for clean slices).
- Cut into bars or squares and serve.
Notes
Tips for the Best Magic Cookie Bars
- 🍯 Use quality sweetened condensed milk—it’s the glue that holds it all together.
- 🔄 Don’t overbake – Bars continue to set as they cool.
- 🍫 Customize – Add white chocolate, M&Ms, or crushed pretzels for a fun twist.
- 🥥 Don’t like coconut? Leave it out or replace with more chips or nuts.