No Mixing • One Pan • Crowd Favorite
These are the famous Magic Cookies / Hello Dolly Bars—rich, chewy, and unbelievably easy.
⏱️ Time & Yield
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 25–30 minutes
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Makes: 16–20 bars
🛒 Ingredients (7 Magic Layers)
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½ cup butter, melted
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
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1 cup shredded coconut
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1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans – optional)
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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Optional: butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line or grease an 8×8 or 9×13 pan.
2️⃣ Crust
Pour melted butter into pan.
Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly and press lightly.
3️⃣ Layer (do NOT mix!)
Add chocolate chips → coconut → nuts → optional chips.
4️⃣ Pour magic
Drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over everything.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 25–30 minutes until golden on top.
6️⃣ Cool & slice
Let cool completely before cutting.
⭐ Pro Tips
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Don’t stir—layers are the magic
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Use parchment for clean slices
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Chill before cutting for sharp edges
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Lightly toast nuts for extra flavor
🔄 Variations
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Gluten-Free: Use GF graham crumbs
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No Nuts: Skip nuts entirely
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Dark Chocolate: Swap chips for dark chocolate
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Holiday Style: Add dried cranberries
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Peanut Butter: Add peanut butter chips
❓ Q & A
Q: Why are they called Magic Cookies?
A: Because they magically come together with no mixing.
Q: How do I store them?
A: Airtight container, 3–4 days room temp or 7 days refrigerated.
Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Yes—up to 2 months.