Magic Bars, also known as Seven-Layer Bars or Hello Dolly Bars, are a delicious dessert that combines several layers of ingredients to create a mouth-watering treat. This dessert is so easy to make and requires minimal effort, which is why it has become a popular choice for home bakers and party planners alike.
Ingredients of Magic Bars
Magic Bars are typically made with graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts. These ingredients are layered on top of each other and then baked to perfection.
The graham cracker crust provides the perfect base for the other ingredients, and the sweetened condensed milk acts as a binding agent that holds everything together. The chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts add texture and flavor to the dessert.
How to Make Magic Bars
Making Magic Bars is incredibly easy and requires minimal effort. Here is a step-by-step guide to making the perfect Magic Bars:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Crush graham crackers in a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
- Combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a bowl and mix well.
- Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the graham cracker crust.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts over the sweetened condensed milk, in that order.
- Press the toppings down gently with a fork or spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the Magic Bars cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Variations of Magic Bars
While the classic Magic Bars recipe is delicious on its own, there are several variations that you can try to switch things up:
Peanut Butter Magic Bars
Replace the chopped nuts in the classic recipe with peanut butter chips or add a layer of peanut butter on top of the sweetened condensed milk before adding the other toppings.
S’mores Magic Bars
Replace the graham crackers in the crust with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and add mini marshmallows on top of the chocolate chips before baking.
Lemon Magic Bars
Add lemon zest to the graham cracker crust and use white chocolate chips instead of regular chocolate chips. Top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving.
