MAGIC COOKIE BARS
Coconut dream bars. Magic cookie bars. Hello Dolly bars. You've seen these classic treats at bake sales, holiday parties and potlucks over the years. But they tend to crumble when cut, thanks to a thin graham cracker crust. And, topped with gobs of super-sweet shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk and semisweet chocolate, they have a cloying bite that may be too much for even the sweetest tooth. This version starts with a thicker graham cracker cookie base. It's baked with an egg, a bit of brown sugar and some leavener, which makes it pleasantly dense and chewy and means that it cuts nicely and stands up well to the decadent toppings. Next, unsweetened flaked coconut and dark chocolate are layered with plenty of chopped pecans and condensed milk. The slightly bitter chocolate and toasty coconut tame the sweetness of the condensed milk, which caramelizes as it cooks, making the whole package well-balanced and full of flavor.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 15 bars
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13- by 9-inch baking pan. Line it with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
- In a food processor, process the graham crackers until finely ground. (You should have about 2 3/4 cups.) Add brown sugar, baking powder and salt and pulse to combine. While machine is running, add butter and egg and process until the crumbs are completely moistened and large clumps have formed.
- Tip the graham cracker mixture out into the prepared pan. Crumble the mixture to divide it evenly across the bottom of the pan, then use your fingers to spread it out into an even layer, lightly pressing it into the pan. Bake the crust until it is set and dry, about 15 minutes.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust and spread it out into an even layer. Sprinkle half the chocolate and half the pecans evenly over the surface. Sprinkle the coconut on in an even layer. Then sprinkle the remaining chocolate and nuts evenly over the top.
- Bake until toppings are evenly golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack. To serve, lift the bar out of the pan using the parchment overhang, transfer it to a cutting board and cut into 15 bars.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 393, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 214 milligrams, Sugar 33 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Saurav Stha
[email protected]Overall, I thought these bars were just okay. They weren't as good as I was hoping for.
david grace
[email protected]These bars were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good.
LOOP GAMING
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly, but they still tasted good.
Masum Sha
[email protected]I thought these bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
ishfaq Mughal
[email protected]These bars are so rich and decadent. I love the gooey chocolate layer.
Badhrinath Bibin
[email protected]I've been making these bars for years, and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Grace Orrell
[email protected]These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and always a hit.
Joudy Kojok
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Simione Matjila
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever nuts and chocolate chips I have on hand.
Sorrell Moxham
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical at first, but these bars exceeded my expectations. The different flavors and textures complement each other perfectly.
Addison Lodder
[email protected]I've made these bars many times, and they always come out perfect. The combination of graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans is irresistible.
Joel Crespo
[email protected]These magic cookie bars were an absolute hit at my party! They disappeared within minutes.