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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 dish requires a lower oven temperature.
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Medium size for crust ingredients.
  • 1 Measuring Cups
  • 1 Rubber Spatula For mixing and spreading condensed milk.
  • 1 Fork Essential for pressing toppings firmly.

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

For a flawless crust, ensure graham cracker crumbs are finely processed and mixed thoroughly with melted butter before pressing firmly into the baking dish; this prevents crumbling. Pay close attention to oven temperature adjustments for glass versus metal baking dishes to avoid overbaking or uneven cooking. When adding toppings, distribute them evenly and press down *very* firmly with the back of a fork or a spatula; this creates a compact bar that holds together well when sliced. Allowing the bars to cool completely, preferably chilling them, is critical for clean, precise cuts. To elevate the flavor, a pinch of sea salt on top before baking can beautifully contrast the sweetness. Experiment with different nuts or add a layer of caramel drizzle for variation.