Magic Cookie Bars have layers of chips, coconut, and nuts sprinkled over a buttery graham crust and topped with sweetened condensed milk. They’re perfect for potlucks, bake sales, and lunches – and they are also a favorite Christmas sweet treat recipe.
Recipe for Magic Cookie Bars
You may know this recipe by a few names. One, Magic Cookie Bars. Or, you may know them as 7 Layer Bars or Hello Dolly Bars. But, no matter what you call them, they’re easy and delicious!
During the holidays, my family tends to make this recipe a lot. Magic Cookie Bars are always a hit wherever you serve them. Plus, they are easy to take along to holiday parties!
A simple graham cracker crust is topped with a can of sweetened condensed milk, chocolate and butterscotch chips, coconut, and slivered almonds for this recipe variation. Magically, the sweetened condensed milk holds all of the toppings together for a yummy treat!
How do you make cookie bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper. (The parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze!
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir to combine the graham crumbs and melted butter.
- Press graham crumb mixture in the bottom of the prepared 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Slowly pour over the can of sweetened condensed milk, so it covers the graham crust.
- Sprinkle with coconut (reserving a bit for the top), then each type of chip, nuts, and remaining coconut.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until the top starts to get golden brown.
- Cool the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes (at least) before removing the squares with the parchment paper.
- Cool the bars completely, then slice into 24 slices.
Magic Cookie Bars FAQs
No! They are very different. You cannot substitute evaporated milk for sweetened condensed milk.
Store magic cookie bars in a tightly sealed container with parchment paper in between the layers. They don’t necessarily need to be refrigerated, but they will keep longer if they are. They last about a week in the refrigerator and only 5 days on the counter.
Yes! Magic cookie bars freeze beautifully – making them a wonderful make-ahead treat. Freeze them in a tightly sealed container with parchment paper in between the layers. They will keep up to 3 months in the freezer.
Recipe Tips
- This is a variation of the recipe that was made famous by Eagle Brand Condensed milk.
- You may also know this recipe as 7 Layer Cookie Bars or Hello Dolly Bars.
- You can substitute any kind of chips that you would like for the semi-sweet and butterscotch chips. Dark chocolate chips would also taste wonderful, and peanut butter chips would give it a whole new flavor. Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips help take down the sweetness of the sweetened condensed milk.
- Substitute pecans, walnuts, or any kind of nuts for the nut layer.
- This easy-bars recipe is perfect for gift giving. You can easily transport (or even mail in a box) these bars. Just pack them well and place parchment paper in between the layers.
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Magic Cookie Bars
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup melted salted butter
- 1 ½ cups graham crumbs
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz.
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper. (The parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze!)
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir to combine the graham crumbs and melted butter.
- Press graham crumb mixture in the bottom of the prepared 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Slowly pour over the can of sweetened condensed milk, so it covers the graham crust.
- Sprinkle with coconut (reserving a bit for the top), then each type of chip, nuts, and remaining coconut.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until the top starts to get golden brown.
- Cool the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes (at least) before removing the squares with the parchment paper.
- Once the bars are completely cooled, slice into 24 slices.
Notes
- This is a variation of the recipe that was made famous by Eagle Brand Condensed milk.
- You may also know this recipe as 7 Layer Cookie Bars or Hello Dolly Bars.
- You can substitute any kind of chips that you would like for the semi-sweet and butterscotch chips. Dark chocolate chips would also taste wonderful, and peanut butter chips would give it a whole new flavor. Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips help take down the sweetness of the sweetened condensed milk.
- Substitute pecans, walnuts, or any kind of nuts for the nut layer.
- This easy-bars recipe is perfect for gift giving. You can easily transport (or even mail in a box) these bars. Just pack them well and place parchment paper in between the layers.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
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