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Magic Bars aka Hello Dolly Bars
My Grandma Shirley gave me a recipe years ago for “Hello Dolly” cookie bars, also known as “Magic Bars”.
I decided to tweak it and make it a bit upscale for a delightful treat.
Toasting the nuts and the coconut brings out a wonderful flavor that changes these bars from good to fabulous! (I’m sure Grandma would love this version too! lol)
Upscale MAGIC BARS aka HELLO DOLLY BARS
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened NOT melted
1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 – 1 cup chocolate chips
11 oz. package caramel bits, optional but really makes the recipe
7 oz. package coconut
1 cup chopped nuts, your preference
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Toast the nuts in a dry nonstick skillet until browned lightly.
Toast the coconut (separate from the nuts) in a dry nonstick skillet until lightly browned.
Combine the graham cracker crumbs and softened butter.
Press firmly into an 8×8” or 9×9” pan.
On top of graham cracker mixture sprinkle the chocolate chips, nuts, caramel bits and coconut.
Pour sweetened condensed milk over all layers and bake for 20 – 25 minutes.
Cool and cut into bars.
Copyright, Recipe by Carrie Groneman, A Mother’s Shadow, 2014
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I have totally made these bars in the past myself (and loved them), but never toasted the nuts or coconut beforehand to include, but will totally be trying this the next time I make them. So, thanks for the hint here 😉
Carrie,
I have made a lot of magic bars over the years. They are just full of goodness. I am sure it would be a lot better toasted. I have never toasted my nuts or coconut, but I have tried lots of different combinations like health bars, toffee, white chocolate and more. You can really use anything and they always turn out AMAZING!
Great recipe!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Looks delicious! I have a recipe similar to this however I love to try out different dessert bar recipes as they are so good.
Thank you for sharing!
Yum, these look magical! So much going on in these bars. I think I would have a sugar high for a week, but it would be well worth it!
These look amazing!
Hello Dolly bars were one of my favorite treats growing up. Thanks for sharing your version on The Yuck Stops Here. These look amazing.
Those look wonderful! What a treat…I haven’t had a magic bar in years, but now I want to make them! Thanks for sharing them with us at Foodie Fridays!
Love this recipe, Carrie! It sounds really delicious:) Thanks for sharing this with us at the Teach Me Tuesday Linky Party.
Mmm these sound so delicious! I will have to try them ASAP! Thank you so much for sharing at Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays. I’m going to pin this to the Tasty Tuesdays Board. We would love for you to link up again with us this week!
Carrie,
This is one of our favorite snacks. I love love love that you toasted everything. Great Idea!
Blessings,
Diane