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7 layer magic cookie bars

7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars Recipe

Course: Bars, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cool Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 15 bars
Calories: 373kcal
7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars are simply irresistible and loaded with something for everyone to love! This foolproof recipe features a magical combination of chocolate, butterscotch, coconut, pecans, and more - layered and baked to perfection.
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • 9x13 Baking Pan
  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
  • 10-12 graham cracker sheets 155-186 grams
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips 170 grams
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 113 grams
  • 1 cup chopped pecans 114 grams
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 396 grams (1 can)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with nonstick spray. Set aside.
    ingredients for 7 layer magic cookie bars
  • Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until the crackers turn into crumbs.
    10-12 graham cracker sheets
  • In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs together. Mix thoroughly until wet and sandy.
    ½ cup unsalted butter
  • Pour the crumb mixture into the prepared pan and press it tightly in the pan to form a crust. You can use a flat-bottomed measuring cup to compress the graham crackers more easily.
    graham cracker crust in a glass baking dish
  • On top of the crust, layer the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, pecans, and sweetened condensed milk, in order.
    1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup butterscotch chips, 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 1 cup chopped pecans, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
    sweetened condensed milk poured on top of all layers in a glass baking dish before baking
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
    7 layer magic cookie bars after baking
  • Let the bars cool completely, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Instead of classic "honey" graham crackers, mix it up and try cinnamon or even chocolate graham crackers in the crust.
  • To easily remove the cookie bars, line the baking pan with parchment paper and leave a little extra to slightly hanging over the edges. When the bars are cool, pull up on the parchment paper edges to remove the bars from the pan, place them onto a cutting board, slice, and serve.
  • Place the pan in the refrigerator prior to cutting to quickly cool the bars. Be careful if using a glass pan - hot glass in the refrigerator can shatter.
Storage: Store 7 layer magic cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap individual bars and place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg