Magic Cookie Bars (7-Layer Heaven!)

Buttery graham cracker crust, rich chocolate, toasty coconut, and crunchy pecans—all held together with sweetened condensed milk. These legendary bars are easy, decadent, and impossible to resist!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No-mess, one-pan baking – Mix right in the baking dish!
7 irresistible layers – Sweet, nutty, chewy, and chocolatey
Crowd-pleaser – Always the first dessert to disappear
Make-ahead friendly – Stays fresh for days

Ingredients

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (see note below)
• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (~12 full sheets)
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1⅓ cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups chopped pecans (or walnuts)

(Optional: ½ cup butterscotch or white chocolate chips for extra layers!)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt butter directly in a 13×9″ baking pan (or melt separately and pour in).
3. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over butter, then press firmly into an even layer.

2. Layer the Goodness

4. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
5. Layer in this order:
   • Chocolate chips
   • Coconut
   • Pecans
6. Optional: Add extra chips or drizzle with caramel.

3. Bake & Cool

7. Bake 25 minutes until coconut is golden and edges bubble.
8. Cool completely (1-2 hours) before cutting into squares.

Pro Tips

For clean cuts: Chill 30 minutes, then use a sharp knife.
Extra gooey? Underbake by 2-3 minutes.
Toast the coconut first for deeper flavor (350°F for 5 mins).

Variations

• Mounds Bars: Use dark chocolate + extra coconut, skip nuts.
• Salty-Sweet: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt post-bake.
• Peanut Butter: Swirl ½ cup melted PB into condensed milk.

Storage

• Room temp: 3 days in an airtight container.
• Freeze: Layer with parchment for 3 months (thaw at room temp).

Yield: 24 bars

Note: If using salted butter, omit added salt.

Final Thoughts

These bars are pure nostalgia in every bite—buttery, sweet, and loaded with texture. Perfect for potlucks, gifts, or a midnight snack!

Warning: You’ll need to hide a few for yourself.

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