Indulge in the deliciousness of gluten-free magic cookie bars, a sweet treat that combines a buttery crust, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut. This recipe offers a gluten-free twist on the classic dessert, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delightful bars. With a preparation time of 20 minutes, you can quickly whip up these magic cookie bars for any occasion. Whether you have dietary restrictions or not, these gluten-free magic cookie bars are sure to become a new favorite in your household.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming the crust.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut evenly over the crust.
- Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the top, covering the entire surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the magic cookie bars to cool completely in the baking dish.
- Once cooled, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper and transfer to a cutting board.
- Slice into small squares or bars and serve.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Interesting Facts
Magic cookie bars are also known as seven-layer bars or hello dolly bars.
The original magic cookie bars were created by the Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk company as a promotional recipe.
These bars are loved for their combination of flavors and textures, and the gluten-free version allows more people to enjoy them.