Description
Sweet Christmas magic cookie bars bring festive cheer with layers of chocolate, coconut, and condensed milk. Crumbly graham cracker base and rich toppings create a delightful holiday treat you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 cup M&Ms
Base Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 14 ounces (396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine melted butter with graham cracker crumbs directly in a baking dish, pressing down firmly to create a uniform base. Use the back of a measuring cup to achieve a smooth, compact layer.
- Distribute shredded coconut evenly across the graham cracker crust. Scatter chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and M&M’s uniformly over the coconut layer, ensuring complete coverage for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Gently pour sweetened condensed milk across the entire surface, making sure to cover every section of the layered ingredients. Ensure complete and even distribution to guarantee proper binding and caramelization.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become slightly crisp. Watch carefully during the final minutes to prevent over-browning or burning.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Patience is crucial—letting the bars set helps them maintain structural integrity and makes cutting easier. Slice into squares once thoroughly cooled.
Notes
- Customize chips by mixing different varieties like white chocolate, butterscotch, or dark chocolate for unique flavor combinations.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Reduce sweetness by using unsweetened coconut and dark chocolate chips, perfect for those watching sugar intake.
- Enhance texture by slightly toasting coconut before adding to the recipe, which intensifies its nutty flavor and provides a crunchier element.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg