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Magic Cookie Bars from Eagle Brand

These magic cookie bars are an old-fashioned favorite. This recipe is easy to make with chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, and condensed milk set on a graham cracker crust. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 36 people
Calories 5319.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish Glass or metal, adjust oven temperature accordingly.
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Medium-sized for crust ingredients.
  • 1 Rubber spatula or spoon For mixing and pressing the crust.
  • 1 Measuring Cups For accurate ingredient portions.
  • 1 Cooking Spray Essential to prevent sticking.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 14 ounce can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
  • 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). If using a glass dish, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter in a bowl until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press onto the bottom. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk on graham cracker crust. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Sprinkle with an even layer of chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Press toppings down firmly with the back of a fork. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool completely, then cut into 36 bars or diamonds. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Serve and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

1. Ensure the graham cracker crust is pressed very firmly and evenly into the dish; this provides a stable base and prevents crumbling. A flat-bottomed measuring cup can assist in achieving a compact layer. 2. For an enhanced flavor profile, lightly toast the chopped nuts before sprinkling them over the condensed milk. This deepens their nutty taste. 3. Evenly distribute all toppings to ensure a balanced bite in every bar. Pressing them down firmly with a fork helps secure them within the condensed milk layer. 4. Complete cooling is paramount. Rushing the cutting process will result in messy, crumbly bars. For quicker cooling, the bars can be chilled in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before slicing.