Cherry Coconut Magic Bars
This Cherry Coconut Magic Bars recipe is a delightful blend of chocolate, coconut, and cherries!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries drained, quartered or halved, and patted dry
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your 9x13-inch baking pan with a bit of butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the 1 cup of unsalted butter. Add the 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs and stir until evenly coated. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Pour the 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk over the crust, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, followed by the 10 ounces of maraschino cherries, then the 1 cup of sweetened flaked coconut and the 1 cup of chopped nuts on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Once baked, allow the pan to cool completely before lifting the bars out and cutting into squares.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Oven mitts
Notes
- Pat the maraschino cherries dry before adding to avoid excess moisture.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting for clean edges.
- Mix and match nuts and chocolate types for unique flavors.