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Ultimate Chewy Seven Layer Magic Bars

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These chewy seven layer magic bars are a quick and easy homemade dessert featuring layers of graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, and sweetened condensed milk for a gooey, crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 150g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), melted
  • 1 can (14 oz or 396g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (170g)
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (80g)
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds), toasted (120g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt, plus optional sea salt flakes for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
  3. Press the crust firmly into the bottom of a lined 9×13-inch baking pan using the back of a spoon or your fingers to create an even layer.
  4. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until just starting to brown and smelling toasty. Watch carefully to avoid overbaking.
  5. Remove the crust from the oven and immediately sprinkle mini semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot crust.
  6. Sprinkle shredded sweetened coconut evenly over the chocolate chips.
  7. Add the chopped, toasted nuts evenly on top.
  8. Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the layered ingredients, covering everything slowly.
  9. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges start to pull away from the pan. Avoid overbaking to keep bars chewy.
  11. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Once cool, lift bars out using foil or parchment edges and cut into squares.
  12. If bars are too sticky to cut, chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain chewiness. Toast nuts for extra flavor. Use mini chocolate chips for even melting. Cool bars completely before cutting to avoid messy edges. Line pan with foil or parchment for easy removal and cleanup. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cookie crumbs. For vegan, use dairy-free butter, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and vegan chocolate chips.

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