Description
Coconut Magic Bars are a simple, indulgent dessert featuring layers of buttery graham cracker crust, gooey condensed milk, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans. This classic treat requires no mixing—just layer and bake for a foolproof, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 15–16 full sheets)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ¾ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1 ⅔ cups sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the butter in an 8×8-inch baking pan and let it melt in the oven. Remove once fully melted.
- Make the graham cracker crust: Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Mix with brown sugar until combined. Evenly spread this mixture over the melted butter in the pan, pressing it down to form a firm crust.
- Layer the ingredients: Evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans over the crust, ensuring each layer is spread out for even flavor distribution.
- Add the condensed milk: Slowly drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the entire surface, ensuring it covers all the ingredients for a cohesive, gooey texture.
- Bake the bars: Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the coconut turns lightly golden brown and the edges begin to firm up.
- Cool and slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing. For cleaner cuts, refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or replace them with extra coconut or chocolate chips.
- To make these bars extra chewy, use a mix of sweetened and unsweetened coconut.
- Lining the pan with parchment paper allows for easy removal and slicing.
- If the bars seem too soft after cooling, refrigerate for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg