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Ultimate Easy Magic Cookie Bars (The Classic 7-Layer Recipe)

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Make these classic Magic Cookie Bars, also known as 7-Layer Bars, for a simple, gooey dessert. This recipe uses sweetened condensed milk for rich flavor and requires minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by lining it 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 into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  3. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the crust.
  4. Sprinkle the butterscotch chips over the chocolate layer.
  5. Distribute the shredded coconut over the chips.
  6. Scatter the chopped nuts over the coconut layer.
  7. Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk slowly and evenly over all the layers. This binds the bars together.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the milk layer is set.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  10. Cut into squares. These are best served once fully cooled for a chewy texture.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate chips.
  • If you do not have pecans, you can substitute them with walnuts or omit the nuts entirely.
  • To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the graham cracker crumbs with gluten free graham cracker crumbs or crushed gluten free shortbread cookies.
  • Cooling the bars completely before cutting prevents them from falling apart.

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