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Coconut Magic Bars


  • Author: Marina Savoy
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including cooling)
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Coconut Magic Bars are a classic, easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of buttery graham cracker crust, sweet coconut, chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans—all held together with rich, creamy sweetened condensed milk. They’re perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a quick weeknight treat.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

  • ¾ cup chopped pecans

  • 1⅔ cups sweetened condensed milk


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Melt butter in 8×8-inch baking dish in oven.

  • Mix in brown sugar and graham cracker crumbs, press into an even crust.

  • Layer chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans.

  • Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over top.

  • Bake for 30 minutes, until coconut is golden brown.

  • Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Let bars cool before slicing for clean edges.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Try variations with white chocolate or walnuts.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American