Description
These Christmas Magic Cookie Bars are a festive and indulgent treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust layered with coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and colorful holiday M&M’s, these bars combine crispy, chewy, and chocolaty textures for a delightful seasonal dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
Toppings
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 14 oz (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips (divided)
- 1 cup holiday M&M’s
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and salt. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Form the Base: Press the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan to create a solid base.
- Add Coconut Layer: Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over the graham cracker crust, ensuring full coverage.
- Pour Sweetened Condensed Milk: Evenly drizzle the entire can of sweetened condensed milk over the coconut layer, covering it thoroughly.
- Layer Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips evenly over the condensed milk layer.
- Add M&M’s: Spread the holiday-themed M&M’s evenly on top of the chocolate chip layer for a festive touch.
- Top with Remaining Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the M&M’s to complete the topping layers.
- Bake: Bake the assembled bars in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the top is set.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to set properly before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- For best results, let the bars cool completely or refrigerate briefly before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- You can substitute the holiday M&M’s with regular M&M’s or chopped nuts for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
