Description
Magic Cookie Bars are a timeless dessert classic made with buttery graham cracker crumbs, gooey sweetened condensed milk, layers of chocolate chips, coconut, and crunchy nuts. Also known as Seven-Layer Bars or Hello Dolly Bars, these treats are rich, chewy, and incredibly easy to make — perfect for parties, bake sales, or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 can (14 ounces or 396g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/3 cups (110g) sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup (120g) chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Make the crust: Combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Add the condensed milk: Pour evenly over the crust, spreading to the edges.
- Layer toppings: Sprinkle chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut evenly on top. Gently press down with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and slice: Let cool completely, chill for 30 minutes, and then slice into squares.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing.
- Cool completely before cutting to keep layers intact.
- Toast the coconut beforehand for a deeper flavor.
- Omit nuts for a kid-friendly version.
- Chill bars in the fridge for firmer texture and neater slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Baking, Bars
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Magic Cookie Bars, Seven Layer Bars, Hello Dolly Bars, Coconut Cookies Recipes, Dessert Bars, Easy Baking Recipes, Chocolate Chip Bars, Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipes, Homemade Dessert Bars