7-Layer Magic Cookie Bars
These 7-Layer Magic Cookie Bars are the show-stopping cookie of the holidays. With just 7 ingredients, they are fun for the whole family to make and eat! They're truly a cookie that anyone can master and are so delicious. We also give you ways to customize them too!
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 370kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
- 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, or almonds
- Optional festive topping: holiday candy (i.e. M&M’s, chopped candy bars) or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For Layer 1, in a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Layer Ingredients (Layers 2-6): - Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the crust and spread evenly.- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the condensed milk.- Add the butterscotch chips (or white chocolate chips).- Sprinkle on shredded coconut.- Finally, add chopped nuts on top.
- Bake 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Remove from the oven, and if adding a festive holiday topping (Layer 7), immediately sprinkle over the top.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares or bars.
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Expert Tips
- Layer the ingredients correctly. This is essential if you want the bars to set and ingredients to adhere. This ensures the bars don't fall apart when they are cut.
- Customize the layers to your liking. You can choose your favorite nut, butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips, and add any fun holiday candies or sprinkles to make these festive.
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easy cutting. When you line the baking dish after greasing, you can simply lift out the magic cookie bars once they have cooled a bit for easy removal that doesn't damage the cookies.
- Use the bottom of a drinking glass to spread the crust evenly. This is a pro baking tip, if you use the bottom of a water glass to pat the graham cracker crust into the baking dish, it makes an even layer that also allows the bars to bake evenly. You can also press with your hand in a plastic bag or gloved.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. These are also perfect to make ahead too for a party or holiday festivities. They store beautifully. You can also freeze these bars well too. We recommend wrapping them in plastic in individual servings then freezing for up to 2 months.Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
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