Classic 7-Layer Magic Cookie Bars
Make these irresistibly easy Magic Cookie Bars, also known as 7-Layer Bars or Hello Dolly Bars. They feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with layers of chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts, all bound together with sweetened condensed milk for a perfectly chewy and gooey dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup flaked coconut, sweetened
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the crust layer.
- Distribute the flaked coconut over the chocolate chips.
- Scatter the chopped pecans or walnuts over the coconut layer.
- Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk slowly and evenly over all the layers. This binds the bars together.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the condensed milk is bubbly.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
- Cut into squares. For the cleanest cuts, chill the bars for at least one hour before slicing.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, lightly toast the coconut in a dry skillet before adding it to the layers.
- If you prefer a softer texture, reduce the baking time by 3-5 minutes.
- These bars are excellent for potlucks and holidays because they travel well and hold their shape once cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15