Magic Cookie Layers Dessert (Printable)

A chewy, layered treat with graham crust, chocolate chips, coconut, and crunchy nuts.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Layers

03 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
04 - 1 cup butterscotch chips (optional, or white chocolate chips)
05 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
06 - 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
07 - 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture evenly into the pan bottom to create the crust.
03 - Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust layer.
04 - Sprinkle chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts uniformly over condensed milk.
05 - Gently press down the layered ingredients with a spatula to compact evenly.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and center is set.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 10 minutes of actual hands-on time, with the oven doing all the heavy lifting.
  • Every bite has that perfect balance of crispy crust, gooey middle, and crunchy bits that keeps you reaching for just one more.
  • They're impossible to mess up, which makes them perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself without any guilt.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step no matter how impatient you are—warm bars will crumble apart, but cool ones slice like a dream.
  • The sweetened condensed milk is non-negotiable because it's what creates that fudgy, chewy texture that makes these special.
03 -
  • Lightly toasting your nuts before adding them brings out deeper flavor and makes the crunch even more satisfying.
  • If you like extra richness, drizzle a thin line of melted chocolate across the cooled bars in a crosshatch pattern—it looks impressive and tastes divine.
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