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Libby Warriner’S Magic Cookie Bars

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Magic Cookie Bars are a beloved potluck staple known for their incredible ease and indulgent flavor profile. This recipe features a buttery graham cracker base topped with crunchy walnuts, rich chocolate chips, and sweetened flaked coconut, all bound together by luscious sweetened condensed milk. When baked, the coconut turns golden and toasty while the condensed milk caramelizes into a sticky, chewy layer that holds the bars together. These bars offer a perfect balance of textures and are incredibly simple to make since they require no mixing or rolling out of dough. Ideal for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, or as a comforting weekend treat, they are sure to disappear quickly.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 24
Calories: 1553.6
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
Magic Cookie Bars are a beloved potluck staple known for their incredible ease and indulgent flavor profile. This recipe features a buttery graham cracker base topped with crunchy walnuts, rich chocolate chips, and sweetened flaked coconut, all bound together by luscious sweetened condensed milk. When baked, the coconut turns golden and toasty while the condensed milk caramelizes into a sticky, chewy layer that holds the bars together. These bars offer a perfect balance of textures and are incredibly simple to make since they require no mixing or rolling out of dough. Ideal for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, or as a comforting weekend treat, they are sure to disappear quickly.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Melted butter/margarine
  • 1 1/2 cup Graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup Chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips *
  • 1 1/3 cup Flaked coconut
  • 1 1/3 cup Sweetened condensed milk
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2
    Pour the melted butter into an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs evenly over the melted butter to form a crust layer.
  4. 4
    Scatter the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips evenly over the cracker crumbs.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle the flaked coconut evenly over the nuts and chocolate chips.
  6. 6
    Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top of the coconut layer.
  7. 7
    Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the coconut is lightly golden brown.
  8. 8
    Remove from oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes.
  9. 9
    Cut into squares or bars before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1553.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 111.5g172%
Saturated Fat 45.7g229%
Cholesterol 67.8mg23%
Sodium 1633.7mg69%
Total Carbohydrate 101.6g34%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g49%
Sugars 81.5g
Protein 43.5g87%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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