Description
Magic Cookie Bars from Eagle Brand: Sweet, gooey, and easy to make. Loaded with chocolate, coconut, and walnuts. A crowd-pleasing treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs (about 9–10 full sheets, crushed)
- 1 can (14 oz/397g) Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (80g) sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup (120g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work best)
- 1/2 cup (90g) butterscotch chips (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Pan Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out later. The parchment prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze. If you don’t have parchment, you can grease the pan generously with butter or cooking spray.
- Step 2: Create the Crust In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, mixing until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Transfer this mixture to your prepared pan and press firmly to create an even layer. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to compact the crust, paying special attention to the corners. A well-packed crust ensures your Magic Cookie Bars from Eagle Brand will hold together beautifully when sliced.
- Step 3: Add the Magic Ingredient Pour the Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust. Tilt the pan gently to ensure the milk spreads into an even layer, reaching all corners. The condensed milk will seep slightly into the crust, creating that signature caramelized bottom layer that makes these bars so irresistible.
- Step 4: Layer the Toppings Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the condensed milk layer. Follow with the flaked coconut, distributing it in an even layer. Next, add the chopped nuts and butterscotch chips (if using). Don’t worry about creating distinct layers—the slightly haphazard distribution creates the charm of these Eagle Brand cookie bars, with every bite offering a slightly different combination of flavors.
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection Bake in your preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the coconut is lightly toasted. The condensed milk will bubble slightly around the edges when done. Keep in mind that the bars will still seem somewhat soft in the center—this is perfect, as they will firm up considerably as they cool.
- Step 6: Cool and Cut Allow the Magic Cookie Bars from Eagle Brand to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, which takes about 2 hours. For the cleanest cuts, refrigerate for an additional hour after cooling. Use the parchment overhang to lift the entire slab out of the pan, then cut into bars using a sharp knife. Wiping the knife clean between cuts will give you the neatest presentation.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg