Seven Layer Magic Bars Recipe (Easy Bar Cookies)
This Seven Layer Magic Bars recipe is a simple bar cookie with a crumb crust, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and coconut baked into tidy squares. Just layer the ingredients, bake briefly, then cool and slice—clear how-to steps and ingredients included.
Ingredients
1. For the crust
2. For the layers
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep the pan
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) pan or line it with parchment so the bars lift out easily.
Make the crumb base
Stir the melted butter/margarine into the graham cracker crumbs until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form a tight crust.
Add the condensed milk
Slowly drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the crust, making sure it reaches the corners as well.
Layer the toppings
Sprinkle on the chocolate chips in an even layer, then scatter the coconut over the top. If you like, add the extra chocolate chips last.
Bake, then cool fully
Bake for 25 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the edges look set. Let it cool completely before cutting so the squares hold their shape.
Slice and serve
Cut into 36 small squares. Serve at room temperature, or chill briefly for cleaner cuts and a firmer bite.