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Also called 7 layer bars or Hello Dolly bars, these magic cookie bars truly are. Easy and delicious, magic bar cookies are a fantastic make-ahead dessert for any occasion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7 layer magic bars <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What are magic cookie bars? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A buttery, graham cracker crust with chocolate chips, butterscotch or peanut butter chips, sweetened coconut, walnuts or pecans, and a sweetened condensed milk drizzled on top and baked to perfection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magic happens in the oven to create one of the best cookie bars ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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where did seven layer bars originate? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bars were born in the mid 1960s, and the first iteration is believed to have been on a can of Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The name \"Hello Dolly\" was attached to the bars, as the recipe became popular as Hello Dolly<\/em>, starring Carol Channing, gained popularity on Broadway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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more delicious cookies <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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how to you make magic cookie bars? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These bars are also called seven layer bars because of the seven layers, of course. You will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GRAHAM CRACKERS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You'll need to crush graham crackers for the crust. Pulverize the crackers in a food processor, or place in a large Ziplock bag and crush with a mallet or rolling pin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You'll need 1 \u00bd cups, which is 9 to 10 crackers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUTTER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I prefer salted butter in this recipe to balance the sweetness. One stick (8 tablespoons) will do. The butter is combined with the graham cracker crumbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHOCOLATE CHIPS <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use one cup (which is half of a small bag) of semi-sweet chocolate chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUTTERSCOTCH OR PEANUT BUTTER CHIPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I used one cup of peanut butter chips in this recipe, but butterscotch chips are also delicious (and more readily available). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWEETENED COCONUT FLAKES <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You'll need one cup of sweetened coconut, which you can find in the baking aisle of the supermarket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WALNUTS OR PECANS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coarsely chop \u00be cup of walnuts or pecans. Really, you can use any of your favorite nuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The key ingredient to bringing it all together! One 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I prefer the Eagle or Carnation brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEA SALT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This 8th ingredient is optional: Coarse sea salt. I like to sprinkle a bit of sea salt on the magic bars after baking to help balance the sweetness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The traditional recipe does not call for a sprinkle of salt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EQUIPMENT you'll need <\/h2>\n\n\n\n