One of my all-time favorite sweet treats has to be Magic Cookie Bars! These irresistible dessert bars are loaded with layers of rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and sweet shredded coconut—all baked together into a chewy, buttery crust. Every bite is pure indulgence, and I especially love mine served warm when the chocolate is perfectly melty.
Magic Cookie Bars aren’t just delicious for everyday baking—they’re also a crowd-pleaser for parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. They make fantastic edible gifts, too! Simply add them to a festive cookie tray, and I promise they’ll be the first treat to disappear. If you’ve never made them before, now’s the perfect time to give this classic dessert a try…and be sure to let me know how you like them!
These have been a staple in my life for DECADES! My mom made them when I was young and I have stuck to the tradition. When I REALLY want a treat...like want to feed my emotions, I make THESE! I have also heard them called Hello Dollies! What ever you call them...add them to your baking line up soon.
If you are looking for more indulgent recipes like this try my Turtle Brownies or Pumpkin Bars!
Ingredients
- butter
- graham cracker crumbs
- chocolate chips
- chopped pecans
- coconut
- sweetened condensed milk
See exact quantities in recipe card below
Instructions
This recipe couldn’t be easier to put together—simply layer the ingredients and bake! The result is a rich, chewy dessert that looks impressive but takes minimal effort.
Pro Tip: For the best results, make sure your graham cracker crust is firmly packed on the bottom. This helps the layers hold together beautifully and keeps every bite perfectly balanced.
Want to see just how simple it is? Watch the short video below for the full step-by-step process in action!
Equipment
A well stocked kitchen certainly makes baking so much easier! But for this recipe all you need is a 9x13 pan! It is so very simple. However, I have all my favorite baking tools HERE if you want to take a look around!
Storage
Just put a lid on your dish and these keep for about 4 days! I love to pop mine in the the microwave for about 6-7 seconds and get it warmed and gooey again. I promise you will love these!
Bars and Brownies
Looking for more delicious treats? Try one of these soon!
These Magic Cookie bars are a great cookie platter addition as well. If you need another recipe to round out your gift giving trays these go a long way on a platter!
Cookies
- Valentine M&M Cookie Bars
- Peanut Butter Reese's Hearts Cookies
- Peanut Butter Reese's Christmas Tree Cookies
- Santa's Favorite Cookies
Magic Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs heaping cup
- 12 oz chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 cup coconut
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. In 9x13 inch pan, melt butter. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over butter. Spread evenly in pan. Pat securely down. Layer in order: Coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans. Patting down gently after each layer. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over all. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes. Until deep golden color all over. Cool and cut into squares.
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