Decadent Magic Cookie Bars 🍪✨

Indulge in these easy and scrumptious Magic Cookie Bars that are crunchy, gooey, and oh-so-delicious! With layers of graham cracker, rich chocolate, sweet butterscotch, and delightful coconut, these bars are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a delightful treat at home. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream for an extra special dessert! 🍦🍫

Ingredients

For the base and layers

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup melted margarine (or butter)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (or your favorite nuts)
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
• 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

For the topping

• 1 1/3 cups sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, pour in the melted margarine, ensuring the pan is evenly coated.
3. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs evenly over the melted margarine.
4. Add the chopped walnuts evenly over the crumbs.
5. Spread the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips over the walnut layer for that sweet contrast.
6. Layer the flaked coconut on top — this will add a lovely chewiness to the bars.
7. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over all the layers, allowing it to soak in slightly.

🔥 Keep an eye on the baking time as ovens can vary. You're looking for a lightly golden-brown top — about 25 to 30 minutes should do the trick!

8. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into bars. This will help them hold their shape better.

✨ These bars are chewy right out of the oven but get firmer as they cool. Allowing them to rest makes them easier to slice and enhances their flavor!

Variations

• Nut-free: Skip the nuts or substitute with seeds like sunflower seeds for a crunchy texture.
• Chocolate overload: Add an extra layer of chocolate chips, or drizzle melted chocolate on top before serving for a richer flavor.
• Coconut lovers: Increase the flaked coconut to 2 cups for an even more decadent coconut flavor.
• Minty twist: Mix some peppermint extract into the condensed milk to give a refreshing minty flavor to your bars.

These delightful treats are sure to impress! Enjoy every bite! 🍽️💖