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The Ultimate Gooey Magic Cookie Bars (Seven Layer Bars)

Close-up of two rich magic cookie bars layered with chocolate, toasted coconut, and white coconut flakes on a white plate.
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This recipe delivers the classic, comforting Magic Cookie Bars, also known as Seven Layer Bars. They feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with layers of chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, and held together by sweet, rich condensed milk for a perfectly gooey texture.

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 (Eagle Brand recommended)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 cup flaked coconut, sweetened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. This forms your crust.
  3. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the crust layer.
  4. Sprinkle the butterscotch chips (if using) over the chocolate chips.
  5. Sprinkle the flaked coconut evenly over the chips.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the coconut layer.
  7. Slowly and evenly pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk over all the layered ingredients. Make sure the milk covers the layers as much as possible.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the condensed milk is bubbly.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  10. Once cool, cut into squares. These gooey dessert bars are best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, simply omit the nuts. These are still delicious as Six Layer Bars.
  • To get the best gooey texture, do not overbake. The center should still look slightly soft when you remove them from the oven.
  • These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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