This classic magic cookie bar recipe has stood the test of time for good reason: It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s absolutely irresistible.
What Are Magic Cookie Bars?
Magic cookie bars are incredibly decadent, yet shockingly easy to make. The dessert consists of a graham cracker crust topped with layers of sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, flaked coconut, and chopped nuts.
How to Make Magic Cookie Bars
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below – but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make magic cookie bars at home:
- Make the crust and press it into a prepared pan.
- Layer the ingredients according to the detailed recipe.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned.
- Cool and cut into bars or diamonds.
Recipe Tip
Shake things up with one of these fun twists on classic magic cookie bars from Eagle Brand:
- Magic Peanut Cookie Bars: Substitute 2 cups of chocolate-covered peanuts for semisweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Magic Rainbow Cookie Bars: Substitute 2 cups of plain candy-coated chocolate candies for semisweet chocolate chips.
- 7-Layer Magic Cookie Bars: Substitute 1 cup of butterscotch-flavored chips (or peanut butter-flavored chips or white chocolate chips) for 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips.
How to Store Magic Cookie Bars
Store the magic cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Can You Freeze Magic Cookie Bars?
Yes, you can freeze magic cookie bars (tightly wrapped in storage wrap and aluminum foil) for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“This was great,” raves Bethany. “To take it over the top, try crushing some peanut butter pretzels into the graham cracker crust. No need to substitute, just add.”
“I substituted crushed Oreos for graham cracker crumbs because that is what I had on hand,” says karen orrison. “It turned out great!”
“The easiest and original way of doing the crust is to melt the butter in the pan first in the oven, then sprinkle the graham cracker over that, according to Gracie M. “Been doing it like this for 30 years. Works like a charm.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
