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Magic Cookie Bars Seven Layer Recipe

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A quick and easy homemade dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust layered with chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, and sweetened condensed milk for a chewy, irresistible texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 sheets, finely crushed)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted, optional)
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
  5. Remove crust from oven and immediately sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips evenly over it.
  6. Layer shredded coconut over the chocolate chips, then add chopped nuts, and if using, butterscotch or white chocolate chips.
  7. Slowly drizzle the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the layers.
  8. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set but slightly soft.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  10. Slice into bars using a sharp knife and serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Toast nuts in a dry skillet for 3-5 minutes for extra flavor. Press crust firmly before baking to prevent crumbliness. Let bars cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling. Bars can be refrigerated to firm up if too soft. Use quality chocolate chips like Ghirardelli for best melt and flavor. Vegan and gluten-free substitutions are possible.

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