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October 23, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars

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Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars – a retro recipe that’s making a comeback! Seven layers of deliciousness starting with a buttery graham cracker crust, then topped with sweetened condensed milk, coconut, pecans, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Yum!

Seven 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars Recipe

Need a Last Minute Dessert to Take to the Party?

Last weekend, we got invited to an impromptu dinner party. “What can I bring?”, I said. You know the answer. How about a dessert. Sure! I’d love to. Meanwhile, the party was in a few hours and I still had to go to the store. (Yikes!) I needed something I could throw together in a hurry. I remembered the Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars my grandmother used to make years ago. Bingo! I knew they’d be perfect because you can throw them together in a matter of minutes.

The best Seven 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars Recipe

I ran to the store to grab the ingredients, then came home and couldn’t believe how fast the Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars came together. First I just melted some butter, threw in some graham cracker crumbs, mixed it together and pressed it into the bottom of a pan. Then poured on some condensed milk, sprinkled on coconut, nuts and chocolate chips and threw it in the oven. Well, not really but I put it in the oven as fast as I could without burning myself. Ha! (Note: I forgot the butterscotch chips. Oops!)

Retro recipe for Seven 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars

The Many Names of Magic Cookie Bars or Hello Dollys

7-Layer Magic Bars

Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars

Hello Dolly Cookies

Hello Dolly Cookie Bars

Magic Cookie Bars

Hello Dollys

My grandmother actually called them “Hello Dolly” Cookies. I found this article about the history of these magical cookies. There seems to be some dispute as to whether the recipe came from a young girl in Dallas in 1965 or the back of the Borden sweetened condensed milk can. Either way, they are absolutely scrumptious. The party guests loved them too!

Seven 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars Recipe with pecans

What you need to make Seven Layers Magic Cookie Bars

Unsalted Butter – 1 stick or 1/2 cup, melted

Graham Cracker Crumbs – I bought a box of graham cracker crumbs, but you could also crush graham crackers if you wish. You need 1 1/2 cups.

Sweetened Condensed Milk – you need 1 (15 ounce) can.

Coconut flakes – I used Publix brand sweetened coconut flakes. Who remembers when they sold this in a little blue can?

Chopped pecans – you could toast them ahead of time for added flavor.

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – I used Nestlé brand.

Butterscotch Chips – I actually forgot to add these. If you can’t find Butterscotch Chips, you can substitute extra chocolate chips.

Easy Seven 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars Recipe

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Easy homemade Seven 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars Recipe

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

13″ x 9″ Non-Stick Baking Pan – Wilton Brand (This is the actual pan I used for this recipe)

Nabisco, Honey Maid, Graham Cracker Crumbs, 13.5oz Box (Pack of 3)

Baker’s, Angel Flakes Sweetened Coconut, 14 oz

Nestle Toll House Butterscotch Morsels, 11oz (Pack of 3)

Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons

Mixing Bowls (Set of 3)

Wooden Spoons (Set of 6)

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This recipe is featured on Meal Plan Monday over at the Southern Plate.

Seven 7 layer magic cookie bars recipe
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Seven Layer Magic Cookie Bars

A retro recipe that's making a comeback! Seven layers of deliciousness starting with a buttery graham cracker crust, then topped with sweetened condensed milk, coconut, pecans, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Yum!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Lise Ode

Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted (or 1/2 cup)
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (or 15 ounces)
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips (or substitute extra chocolate chips, if desired)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 13" x 9" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. (If you prefer a thicker bar, use an 8" x 8" square pan, greased well. You will preheat oven to 350°F. for this size pan. Same baking time.)
  • In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Evenly pour the sweetened condensed milk over crust. Sprinkle a layer of coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and pecans on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool, then cut into 24 squares. Store covered in refrigerator. For best results, eat them at room temperature.

Notes

If you love butterscotch chips, add more, if desired. 1 cup would work fine.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

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