Ultimate Gooey Magic Bars Recipe
These Ultimate Gooey Magic Bars are a quick and easy homemade dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and optional nuts for a perfect gooey, crunchy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14oz/396g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (100g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the crust firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, smoothing the surface.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden and buttery smelling.
- While the crust bakes, mix sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, chopped nuts (if using), and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Remove the crust from the oven and immediately pour the condensed milk mixture over it, spreading evenly.
- Bake again for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool the bars completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Slice with a sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts, and serve.
Notes
Pre-bake the crust to prevent sogginess and press it firmly for the perfect chewy-crisp texture. Avoid overbaking to keep the gooey center. Melt butter slowly to avoid burning. Cool bars completely before slicing for clean cuts. For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs or almond flour. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free condensed milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of the
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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