Name: Triple Chocolate Coconut Bars - Magic Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted); 5 tablespoons rum, divided; 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided; 16 graham crackers (crushed); 2 cups coconut flakes; 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 3/4 cups chopped walnuts; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips; 1/2 cup white chocolate chips; 8x8 baking pan; 8x8 square pre-cut parchment paper; Large mixing bowl; Medium mixing bowl; Whisk; Spatula

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These Triple Chocolate Chip and Coconut Bars are called Magic Bars for a reason! Not only are they absolutely addictive, but there's also no mixing or combining of dough to be made in the recipe! A truly magical dessert!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Magic Bars Supplies
Magic Cookie Bars Ingredients
How To Make Chocolate Chip and Coconut Magic Bars
Make Coconut Graham Cracker Crust
How to Make Magic Cookie Bars Filling
Magic Bars Variations:
How To Store Magic Bars
ADDITIONAL RECIPES TO TRY

These Chocolate Chip Coconut Bars have many names - Magic Bars, Hello Dollies, and 7-Layer Bars just to name a few.

I can see where they get a few of their names - 7 Layer Bars because there are 7 ingredients that you layer on top of each other and Magic Bars because, well, everything about this recipe is magic!

There are lots of chocolate chip cookie bars out there that require making a dough or batter like you would for chocolate chip cookies and while these are delicious, this is even better.

To make this magic cookie bar recipe, there is no mixing involved. No separate mixing bowls and measuring flour, sugar and everything else.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

A simple crust made with butter and graham crackers
Able to increase or decrease the amount of coconut to suit your preference
Can be topped with condensed milk or other flavored milk variety

And, BONUS, your mixer doesn't even need to come out of the cupboard!

I took the basic magic bars recipe and added a few little twists to make these Triple Chocolate Coconut Bars.

As mentioned above, I incorporated coconut into the graham cracker crust...along with a little bit of rum! I also added rum to the condensed milk mixture with a few spices.

It turned this into a truly magical dessert bar for sure!

If you're in a pinch, you can omit the rum of course but I think it's a nice added touch.

Everyone you offer these to will be begging you for your magic bars recipe so be prepared to make these chocolate chip coconut cookie bars for every potluck and holiday cookie tray!

Magic Bars Supplies

unsalted butter
rum
ground cinnamon
graham crackers
coconut flakes
sweetened condensed milk
pure vanilla extract
ground nutmeg
ground allspice
chopped walnuts
semi-sweet chocolate chips
milk chocolate chips
white chocolate chips

How To Make Chocolate Chip and Coconut Magic Bars

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and lining a 8x8 pan with foil and oil.

Make Coconut Graham Cracker Crust

To make the delicious crust for these magic bars, combine the melted butter, rum and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.

Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and 1 cup coconut.

Stir well to combine.

Press firmly into the bottom of the oiled 8x8 pan.

Freeze for 20 minutes.

Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly brown.

In a medium bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, 3 tablespoons rum, vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.

Layer walnut and each type of chocolate over the crust.

Top with remaining cup of coconut.

Drizzle with the condensed milk mixture.

Bake for 25-30 minutes. The filling should be set and lightly brown.

Allow to cool on a wire rack.

Use foil to remove from pan.

Cut and enjoy!

Magic Bars Variations:

Use different varieties of chocolate
Swap out all chocolate to dark chocolate for dark chocolate coconut bars
Add butterscotch chips
Peanut butter chips
Peppermint chips for holiday magic bars
Pecans instead (or in addition to) walnuts
Use gingersnaps, chocolate waters or another cookie for the crust in place of graham crackers
Add a marshmallow layer
Add in M&Ms or another candy
Top with caramel

How To Store Magic Bars

If you want soft bars, store them at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. If you prefer more chewy bars, store them in the fridge instead.

ADDITIONAL RECIPES TO TRY

Triple Chocolate Coconut Bars - Magic Bars

Yield: 16 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Additional Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

A perfectly indulgent dessert recipe that will have you coming back for more, our Magic Bars is a sweet and delicious cookie bar recipe that you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

Supplies

Triple Chocolate Coconut Bars

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
Line an 8×8 pan with foil and coat with oil.

Graham Cracker Crust

In a large mixing bowl combine the melted butter, 2 tablespoons rum, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
Stir in graham cracker crumbs and 1 cup coconut.
Transfer to the 8×8 pan and press firmly into the pan.
Freeze for 20 minutes.
Bake for 10 minutes until lightly brown.

Filling

Whisk sweetened condensed milk, 3 tablespoons rum, vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a medium mixing bowl.
Sprinkle walnuts and chocolates over the crust.
Top with the remaining 1 cup coconut.
Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk mixture.

Bake

Bake 25-30 minutes until filling is set and lightly brown.
Let cool on a wire rack.
Use foil to lift out and cut into bars.

Chocolate Chip and Coconut Magic Bars