Easy and quick to make, these 7 Layer Bars (Magic Bars) are full of amazing flavors. With a graham cookie crust, a layer of condensed milk, butterscotch and chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans, these cookies bake like magic! They’re sweet (but not overly so), chewy, chocolatey, and crunchy!
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Why You’ll Love These Magic Bars
One can does it all – Sweetened condensed milk binds everything together and adds rich caramel flavor.
Make-ahead perfection – Taste even better the next day, ideal for bake sales, potlucks, and gift-giving.
These beloved bars go by several names: 7-Layer Bars, Hello Dollies, or Magic Cookie Bars – but no matter what you call them, they’re always a crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients for 7 Layer Bars
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Unsalted butter
- Condensed milk
- Butterscotch chips
- Dark chocolate chips
- Shredded coconut
- Chopped pecans
- Flaky salt
How to Make 7 Layer Bars
1. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper for easy removal of the cookies. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Pour the condensed milk evenly over the crust (all the way to the edges)
4. Sprinkle the butterscotch and chocolate chips evenly over the condensed milk layer
5. Cover the chips evenly with the shredded coconut and
6. Top with the chopped pecans and press all the layers together using the back of a measuring cup or a fork.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the coconut is lightly toasted. Let the cookies cool down in the baking dish for 10 minutes, then remove them using the excess parchment paper. Let them cool down completely before cutting into squares.
How to Store 7 Layer Bars?
These cookies stay fresh at room temperature for a couple of days when stored in an airtight container, but if you plan on keeping them longer, it’s best to store them in the refrigerator.
Can I Freeze Magic Bars?
Yes, you can. Let them cool down completely, wrap the individual cookies in parchment paper, and freeze for up to 4 months. Let them thaw out before serving.
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7 Layer Bars (Magic Bars Recipe)
Easy and quick to make, these 7 Layer Bars (Magic Bars) are full of amazing flavors. With a graham cookie crust, a layer of condensed milk, butterscotch and chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans, these cookies bake like magic!
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper for easy removal of the cookies. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the condensed milk evenly over the crust (all the way to the edges)
- Sprinkle the butterscotch and chocolate chips evenly over the condensed milk layer
- Cover the chips evenly with the shredded coconut
- Top with the chopped pecans and press all the layers together using the back of a measuring cup or a fork.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the coconut is lightly toasted. Let the cookies cool down in the baking dish for 10 minutes, then remove them using the excess parchment paper. Let them cool down completely before cutting into squares.
- Pin this easy recipe to your favorite board.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 505Total Fat: 46gSaturated Fat: 21gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 79mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 7g
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are they called Magic Bars?
They’re called “magic” because of how easy they are to make (no mixing!) and because the sweetened condensed milk magically binds all the layers together as it bakes and caramelizes.
Can I use salted butter?
Yes, but reduce or omit the flaky salt topping to avoid oversalting. Unsalted butter gives you better control over the final salt level.
My bars are too gooey – what went wrong?
The bars need to cool completely to set properly. If they’re still too soft after cooling, refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Also make sure you used sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) and baked until the coconut was golden.
Can I make these gluten-free?
Absolutely! Use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust. Everything else is naturally gluten-free.
How do I know when they’re done baking?
The coconut should be lightly golden brown and the edges should look set. The center might still jiggle slightly – that’s okay! They’ll firm up as they cool.
Can I double this recipe?
Yes! Use a larger pan (like a half-sheet pan) or make two 9×13 pans. Baking time should remain about the same – just watch for the coconut to turn golden.
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