Christmas 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars

Course: Bars, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Cool Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Servings: bars

Calories: 423kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

Cookies bars are a classic sweet treat that is perfect for sharing during the holidays. These Christmas 7 layer magic cookie bars are a festive addition to any holiday event.

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Equipment

Ingredients

3½ cups snickerdoodle cookie crumbs 298 grams (from about 25 cookies)
½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
1 cup milk chocolate chips 170 grams
1 cup butterscotch chips 170 grams
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 85 grams
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 396 grams (1 can)
½ cup Holiday M&M’s 85 grams
⅓ cup white chocolate 57 grams, chopped
Red sanding sugar optional, for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper or spray it with nonstick spray. Set aside.
To make the cookie crumbs, place the snickerdoodle cookies in a food processor. Process the cookies into crumbs, reaching 3½ cups of cookie crumbs.
3½ cups snickerdoodle cookie crumbs
In a medium bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with melted butter. Mix well.
½ cup unsalted butter
Press the crumb mixture into the base of the prepared pan.
On top of the crust, layer the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and M&Ms (in this order).
1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1 cup butterscotch chips, 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup Holiday M&M’s
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bars are slightly golden brown.
Place the chopped white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate and drizzle it over the warm cookie bars.
⅓ cup white chocolate
Top with red sanding sugar, if desired.
Red sanding sugar
Allow bars to cool completely prior to slicing and serving.

Notes

Use the back of a measuring cup or the bottom of a glass to press the cookie crumbs into the baking dish.
Lightly press on the magic cookie bars before baking to combine all of the ingredients.
Wipe your knife between cuts to make nice, neat slices.
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Storage: Store Christmas 7 layer magic cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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