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Magic Cookie Bars

If you’ve never made these, you’re in for a treat. And if you’ve made them a thousand times, this might be the perfect excuse to make them again.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup butterscotch or peanut butter chips

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F if using a glass dish).

  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

  3. Mix melted butter and graham cracker crumbs in the pan and press evenly to form the crust.

  4. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.

  5. Layer the chips, coconut, and nuts in whatever order you like. Press down gently with a spatula.

  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

  7. Cool completely, then cut into bars and serve.

Notes

Pro Tips from Generations of Bakers

  • Use parchment paper: This makes it easier to lift the whole batch out and cut clean bars.

  • Cool completely before cutting: The bars firm up as they cool. Cutting too early can cause a sticky mess (though still delicious).

  • Try toasting the coconut first: For an extra boost of flavor and texture.

  • Want less sweetness? Swap out some chocolate chips for chopped dark chocolate or add a sprinkle of sea salt on top.

  • Author: niold.com