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The Ultimate Classic Magic Cookie Bars (7-Layer Bars)

Close-up of a single square of magic cookie bars layered with crust, caramel, chocolate, nuts, and coconut.
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Make these irresistibly easy Magic Cookie Bars, also known as Seven Layer Bars or Hello Dollies. This recipe uses sweetened condensed milk to create a perfectly gooey, chewy dessert bar with a buttery graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 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.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  4. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the crust.
  5. Next, sprinkle the flaked coconut evenly over the chocolate chips.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts over the coconut layer. If using, sprinkle the butterscotch chips over the nuts.
  7. Slowly pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over all the layered ingredients. Do not stir.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the condensed milk is bubbly.
  9. Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cooling is essential for clean cutting.
  10. Once completely cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For bars that do not fall apart, cool them completely, preferably chilling them in the refrigerator for at least two hours before slicing.
  • You can substitute the pecans with other nuts or use an equal amount of mini marshmallows for a different texture.
  • This recipe works well for holiday bar recipes and make ahead cookie bars since they store well.
  • If you want a richer crust flavor, use 1/4 cup of melted butter and 1/4 cup of packed light brown sugar mixed with the graham crumbs.

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