Description
Magic Cookie Bars from Eagle Brand are a delightful layered dessert featuring a graham cracker crust topped with a luscious combination of sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts. Baked to golden perfection, these bars are rich, gooey, and perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Layers
- 1 can (14 oz) Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Make the Crust: Pour the melted butter into the prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over the butter. Press the crumbs down gently but firmly to form an even crust base.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust, distributing it uniformly.
- Layer the Toppings: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the condensed milk, followed by an even layer of butterscotch chips, shredded sweetened coconut, and finally the chopped nuts, if using.
- Press the Layers: Gently press down the layered toppings with a spatula to ensure everything adheres well and forms a compact layer.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top is lightly browned.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars. This helps the bars set properly.
Notes
- These bars are very rich, so smaller portions are recommended for serving.
- Customize your bars by swapping in white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet or butterscotch chips.
- Omit the nuts if you have allergies or prefer a nut-free version.
- Ensure the bars are fully cooled before cutting to maintain clean edges.
