Honestly, nothing says “holidays” like a batch of Old-Fashioned Christmas Magic Cookies baking in the oven — I mean that smell alone is enough to put anyone in a good mood. You might know them as seven layer bars or Hello Dolly bars, but whatever you call ’em, they’re just pure joy on a pan. They’re super gooey, loaded with chocolate and nuts, and that sweetened condensed milk ties everything together. If you’re nervous about holiday baking, this will be your best friend because it’s basically impossible to mess up.
Ingredients
Yield: 24 bars
- 1/2 Cup butter (1 Stick)
- 1 1/2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Cup butterscotch chips
- 1 1/3 Cups flaked coconut
- 1 Cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 Can (14 Oz) sweetened condensed milk
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). While it’s heating up, put a piece of butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and pop it in the oven to melt.
Step 2: Once the butter has melted, take some Graham cracker crumbs and sprinkle them directly on top, then use a fork to press the crumbs into the butter to form a nice crust.
Step 3: And now for the fun part; sprinkle the chocolate chips and butter cookie crumbs evenly over that crust layer.
Step 4: Spread a layer of coconut, then sprinkle the chopped nuts on top. (Tip: If you love a bit of crunch, you can lightly toast the nuts in a pan first, but it’s not necessary)
Step 5: Pour that can of sweetened condensed milk over the whole surface. Try to spread it evenly so everything soaks it up.
Step 6: Bake it for about 25 min to 30 min until the edges are golden. You should let it cool completely before cutting it, otherwise it’ll be too gooey to handle.
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Why you’ll love this Old-Fashioned Christmas Magic Cookies
Let’s be honest, the best part about this recipe is that you don’t have to wash a single mixing bowl. Everything goes straight into the baking pan, which is a huge win when your kitchen is already a mess from holiday prep. It’s also super cheap to make since you only need a few basic ingredients you probably already have in the pantry. Kids love helping with the layering stage too, because there’s no raw egg to worry about. Plus, It holds up really well in tin containers if you’re gifting it to family. Try this recipe this week and let me know in the comments if your family devoured it as quickly as mine did!
Old-Fashioned Christmas Magic Cookies
These Old-Fashioned Christmas Magic Cookies are the perfect easy-to-make holiday treat. With seven layers of gooey chocolate, caramel, coconut, and nuts, they're a nostalgic favorite that doesn't even need a mixing bowl!
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup butter (1 Stick)
- 1 1/2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Cup butterscotch chips
- 1 1/3 Cups flaked coconut
- 1 Cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 Can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). While it’s heating up, put a piece of butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and pop it in the oven to melt.
- Once the butter has melted, take some Graham cracker crumbs and sprinkle them directly on top, then use a fork to press the crumbs into the butter to form a nice crust.
- And now for the fun part; sprinkle the chocolate chips and butter cookie crumbs evenly over that crust layer.
- Spread a layer of coconut, then sprinkle the chopped nuts on top. (Tip: If you love a bit of crunch, you can lightly toast the nuts in a pan first, but it’s not necessary)
- Pour that can of sweetened condensed milk over the whole surface. Try to spread it evenly so everything soaks it up.
- Bake it for about 25 min to 30 min until the edges are golden. You should let it cool completely before cutting it, otherwise it’ll be too gooey to handle.
Notes
- To make cleaning and cutting easier, line the baking tray with parchment paper before melting the butter.
- if you want to store them, keep these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days - You can also freeze them for up to 3 months without any problem.
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 300Total Fat 29gSaturated Fat 11gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 47mgSodium 384mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 3gSugar 7gProtein 10g