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Loaded with chocolate and butterscotch chips, coconut, pecans and graham cracker crumbs, these Magic Cookie Bar Cookies are guaranteed to disappear quickly! #cookies #chocolate #butterscotch #coconut #dessertrecipes #magiccookiebars

Loaded with chocolate and butterscotch chips, coconut, pecans and graham cracker crumbs, these Magic Cookie Bar Cookies are guaranteed to disappear quickly!

Magic Cookie Bar Cookies cool on a circular wire rack.

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Original content posted May 2014.  Updated March 2021.

If I mention butterscotch chips, what do you think of?  Me?  I’m instantly dreaming of Magic Cookie Bars, a favorite childhood treat.  Whenever I spy them this ingredient on store shelves, that’s immediately what I think about.  

The only downside to these treats is that they aren’t truly portable and, if I’m being honest, they’re quite hard to eat on the sly.  I’ve taken care of both of these issues with these Magic Cookie Bar Cookies.  All the deliciousness but without the need of a plate!

An up close view of Magic Cookie Bar Cookies on a wire rack.

Can You Freeze Magic Cookie Bar Cookies?

I’ve transformed these magical bars into cookie form and filled my jar to the brim!  The recipe makes four and a half dozen cookies but they also freeze well.  Might I recommend putting half in your cookie jar to enjoy now and freezing the rest for a later cookie fix?  

Or if you’re the sharing type, your friends, neighbors, teachers or postal worker would enjoy a dozen as well.  From personal experience, I can absolutely confirm that they would.

An overhead view of Magic Cookie Bar Cookies on a wire rack flanked by a napkin and two bottles of milk.

Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these Magic Cookie Bar Cookies are made in one bowl and prepared in just 15 minutes.  Loaded with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, pecans and graham cracker crumbs, these delicious cookies are guaranteed to disappear quickly.

Three Magic Cookie Bar Cookies rest on a white plate.

Although completely unnecessary, I love to garnish these Magic Cookie Bar Cookies as they come out of the oven with additional chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut flakes and graham cracker crumbs.   The extra touch makes these cookies look and taste like they came straight from a bakery!

A Magic Cookie Bar cookie is split in half and sits on a plate with two additional cookies.

If you’re hunting for other cookies to fill your cookie jar, look no further than my autumn kissed Caramel Pumpkin Spice Crinkle Cookies, easy Funfetti Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies and decadent Double Chocolate M&M Cookies.

How to prepare Magic Cookie Bar Cookies, steps 1-4.

How to Make Magic Cookie Bar Cookies

[1]  In the bowl of an electric mixer, add shortening, brown sugar and sugar.

[2]  On medium speed, cream ingredients together until light and fluffy.

[3]  Add eggs, coffee, vanilla and sweetened condensed milk.

[4]  On medium speed, beat together until completely combined.

How to prepare Magic Cookie Bar Cookies, steps 5-8.

[5]  Add flour, salt, baking soda, graham cracker crumbs and coconut.

[6]  On low speed, mix together until just combined.

[7]  Add butterscotch chips, chocolate chips and pecans.

[8]  On low speed, mix together until just combined.

How to prepare Magic Cookie Bar Cookies, steps 9-10.

[9]  Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop cookies onto parchment or silicone lined baking sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until just golden and set.

[10]  Immediately after removing from oven, garnish cookies with additional butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs and coconut flakes.

Allow to cool 2-3 minutes on baking sheet before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

A Magic Cookie Bar Cookie garnished with coconut flakes on a wire rack.

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Magic Cookie Bar Cookies

Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these Magic Cookie Bar Cookies are made in one bowl and prepared in just 15 minutes.  Loaded with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, pecans and graham cracker crumbs, these delicious cookies are guaranteed to disappear quickly.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time22 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 54 cookies
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Melanie Bauer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup prepared coffee
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • additional butterscotch chips chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs and coconut flakes, to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together shortening, brown sugar and sugar.
  • Add eggs, coffee and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
  • Mix in sweetened condensed milk.
  • Add flour, salt, baking soda, graham cracker crumbs and coconut and mix until just combined.
  • Stir in butterscotch chips, chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop cookies onto parchment or silicone lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just golden and set.
  • Immediately after removing from oven, garnish cookies with additional butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs and coconut flakes.
  • Allow to cool 2-3 minutes on baking sheet before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.6mg

 

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  8. Barb says

    Made these today , they are terrific! One ? Though , is there anyway to alter the recipe so it’s not so sweet? I would love to dip them in chocolate for Valentine’s Day gifts , but afraid that by doing so the already very sweet cookies will be over the top any suggestions would be welcome ! Love this recipe ! Fast easy and incredibly addicting!
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    • Melanie says

      So glad you enjoyed them, Barb! Instead of altering the recipe, I'd instead use a very dark chocolate so that you aren't adding any sweetness. :)
      Reply

    • melanie says

      Hi, Danielle - Coconut is a pretty critical component to making these cookies taste like the original Magic Cookie Bars. If you're not a fan, you could always substitute with additional chocolate or butterscotch chips or nuts.
      Reply

  20. Sarah says

    You may want to adjust your directions to the recipe. I just made a batch and you don't make any mention to the sweetened condensed milk, salt or baking soda. I don't think mine are salvageable but someone else may appreciate the full directions.
    Reply

    • melanie says

      Hey, Sarah - It looks like part was left out, these are the full instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together shortening and sugars. Add eggs, water and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Mix in sweetened condense milk. Add flour, graham cracker crumbs, coconut, salt and baking soda and mix until just combined. Stir in butterscotch chips, chocolate chips and pecans. Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop cookies onto parchment or silicone lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just golden and set. Allow to cool 5 minutes on baking sheet before removing to cooling rack to cool completely. Thanks for bringing it to my attention - appreciate it!
      Reply

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