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Magic cookie bars

Classic Magic Cookie Bars

These classic, no-fuss magic cookie bars (also known as Hello Dolly Bars or 7-Layer Bars) are gooey, sweet, and incredibly easy to make.
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Servings: 15 bars
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Grass-Fed Butter (melted)
  • 1 1/2 cup Graham Crackers Crumbs
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet, milk or dark)
  • 1 cup Organic Peanut Butter (smooth and creamy)
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
  • 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk (preferably, organic)
  • 1 cup Pecans (chopped)
  • Finishing Salt

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 350°
  2. Using a food processor or blender, pulse the graham crackers until they resemble crumbs. If they come out a little thicker, that is ok.
  3. Melt the butter. Add it to the graham crackers and stir together until combined. Spread the mixture on the bottom of the parchment paper and press down onto the paper.
  4. Next, add the chocolate chips. Spread evenly.
  5. Now, using a spatula, spread the peanut butter on top of the chocolate chips.
  6. Layer the coconut flakes next.
  7. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the entire mixture.
  8. Sprinkle some finishing salt on top.
  9. Lastly, add the chopped pecans.
  10. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. I use a convection oven so mine were done baking at 28 minutes. Allow to cool and enjoy.

Notes

  • For clean cuts, chill the bars before slicing. If you try and cut them while they are still warm, they will fall apart. So, just make sure they are cool before slicing.
  • If your peanut butter is refrigerated (it will be hard), scoop the cup in a glass bowl and either allow it to come to room temperature or microwave it for about 30 seconds. It just needs to be creamy and smooth (not runny) for spreading.
  • Variations: Swap butterscotch for white chocolate or peanut butter chips; use almonds instead of pecans; add a pinch of sea salt on top.
  • I cut my bars in 2x2 inch squares. If you do smaller cuts, you’ll receive more bars. 
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a week. They freeze well for up to 3 months. If freezing in a container, layer them with wax or parchment paper.
  • These are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you need a quick crowd-pleaser!