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GRAHAM CRACKER COOKIE BARS

Jun.posted by Paula 13 Comments

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Graham Cracker Cookie Bars, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. The ingredients are held together by sweetened condensed milk that turns into caramel when baked.

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The basic recipe is also known as Magic Cookie Bars, Seven Layer Bars, 7 Layer Magic Bars, Hello Dolly Bars, and the list probably goes on and on. The original recipe had graham cracker crust, layers of butterscotch, coconut, chocolate, and nuts. The recipe is easy to change and manipulate just by altering a couple of the ingredients.

This recipe has been around for years because it’s so simple and so very delicious. It’s one of the first recipes that a lot of kids learn to make. (My second grader did everything except process the graham cracker crumbs and open the sweetened condensed milk!)
, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. #hellodolly #7layerbars

GRAHAM CRACKER COOKIE BARS

The hardest part of this recipe is letting them cool before you cut them. If you don’t, they’ll crumble into a million sloppy pieces albeit they’ll still taste good!

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars

Here’s what you need to make this recipe plus one stick of butter.

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. #hellodolly #7layerbars

Melt butter in the 9×13-inch baking pan.

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. #hellodolly #7layerbars

Layer the next ingredients in order of the recipe. First, you’ll sprinkle the graham crackers crumbs over the melted butter.

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. #hellodolly #7layerbars

Next, scatter the coconut over the graham cracker crumbs. Omit the coconut if you don’t like it. You don’t need to substitute another ingredient.

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. #hellodolly #7layerbars

Next up is the mini-chocolate chips. If you don’t have mini chips, you can use regular size.

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. #hellodolly #7layerbars

Sprinkle the peanut butter chips over the chocolate chips and continue with the recipe.

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. #hellodolly #7layerbars

Candy-coated chocolate is most commonly known as M&M candies. You can use any flavor. They have a lot of different flavors now. I typically stick with the traditional chocolate candies.

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. #hellodolly #7layerbars

Finally, spread the peanut evenly over the other ingredients. You can omit the peanuts or use another nut.

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. #hellodolly #7layerbars

The magic ingredient that binds all the other ingredients together is the sweetened condensed milk. Pour it evenly over the other ingredients.

Give the pan a couple of gentle bangs on the countertop to compact the ingredients. There’s no need to spread it with a spatula. When the sweetened condensed milk gets hot, it’ll ooze into all the nooks and crannies.

You’re now ready to bake the bars.

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. #hellodolly #7layerbars

Remember to let the bars cool before cutting. You can speed up the cooling process by putting them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if you need to.

While you’re here, check out these recipes

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  5. Pecan Pie Magic Cookie Bars
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  7. Graham Cracker Blondies

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on products used.

I updated this post from an earlier version. I made new photos and simplified the recipe instructions.

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars, with or without coconut, has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients. #hellodolly #7layerbars #magicbars #magiccookiebars #grahamcrackers #dessert #recipe #chocolate #chocolatechips

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars has a graham cracker crust that topped with layers of ingredients.
Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter no substitutes
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs about 16 squares
  • 1 cup coconut optional
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips
  • ½ cup candy coated chocolate
  • 1 cup peanuts cand omit or sub another nut
  • 14 -ounces sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in 9x13-inch pan.
  • (Layer ingredients in order listed.)
  • Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over butter.
  • Sprinkle coconut over crumbs.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, candy, then nuts.
  • Pour one can sweetened condensed milk over all.
  • Bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes or until brown and bubbly. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Mama Sheila says

    06.12.14 at 6:22 pm

    Where do you find a 19 by 13 inch pan? Not sure it will even fit in my oven 🙂

    Reply
    • Paula says

      06.17.14 at 10:14 pm

      That should be 9×13 inch pan. Sorry for that. I’ll correct that but I’m having trouble editing right now. Sorry for the delay in responding.

      Reply
  2. Ali says

    06.06.13 at 6:36 am

    oh my..these look delicious!! Adding on to the to-make list!

    Reply
  3. Slice of Southern says

    09.01.12 at 6:04 pm

    Love how you made these so easy to make! Thanks for sharing on Southern Sundays. Hope to see you again tomorrow!

    Reply
  4. We-Made-That.com says

    08.29.12 at 3:10 pm

    Those just look too yummy and lets be honest I need energy too!
    I would love for you to share this on our made for or by kids linky http://wemadethat.blogspot.com/2012/08/we-made-that-linky-2.html

    Reply
  5. Romi says

    08.27.12 at 7:28 am

    Hi.
    It sounds very nutritious, and the colorful candy coated chocolate looks like exotic planets. Thanks for sharing a great recipe.

    Reply
  6. Paula Jones says

    08.26.12 at 10:03 am

    I love your blog, I'm following you now as well. The bad thing about this recipe is I sent a little more than half of it to school AND ATE THE REST in TWO days!!! geez – desserts are def my weakness!

    Reply
  7. Paula Jones says

    08.26.12 at 10:02 am

    This is Mom's old recipe and it actually calls for butterscotch chips but my son doesn't like them so I substituted. I also hid the coconut under the other ingredients! 🙂 A Mom's got to do what a Mom's got to do!

    Reply
  8. Laura says

    08.26.12 at 9:07 am

    This is all kinds of awesome!!! I don't “do” peanut butter, but I'll bet butterscotch chips could be subbed easily instead. Marking for my 7 year old's birthday party in *gasp* 6 weeks!!!

    Reply
  9. Renee C. says

    08.23.12 at 6:14 pm

    My kids and I are drooling all over the keyboard looking at these! lol Your website is just filled with so many great ideas – I can tell that I'll be a regular visitor! My kids referred to the picture above as candy heaven. 😀

    I'm visiting after connecting on Twitter and I'm now following you via email and GFC. Would love for you to visit us and reciprocate if you can. Cheers,

    Renee @ http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com

    Reply
  10. Mom of A and a says

    08.23.12 at 2:53 pm

    Thanks for linking this to the Mommy Brain Mixer!! Yum…and you're right, that is super-easy!!

    Reply
  11. heather says

    08.23.12 at 10:56 am

    I might just make these this afternoon. YUM!

    Reply
  12. Jaime Lynn says

    08.23.12 at 10:38 am

    Those look amazing!! Need to make some myself now.

    Visiting from Mommy Brain Mixer! And new follower. 🙂

    – Jaime
    mrsmamapanda.blogspot.com

    Reply

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