Almond Joy Magic Cookie Bars

These Almond Joy Magic Cookie Bars feature a soft chocolate graham crust topped with layers of caramel, chocolate chips, coconut, almonds, and pecans, all finished with sweetened condensed milk for the ultimate gooey dessert bar. Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you’re craving a candy bar-inspired treat!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings Bars

Calories 421kcal

Equipment

9-inch square baking pan
parchment paper
large mixing bowl
hand mixer or stand mixer
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Spatula

Ingredients

½ cup butter softened
¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 cup graham cracker crumbs

Toppings:

½ cup caramel bits
¾ cup mini chocolate chips
⅓ cup chopped pecans
½ cup sliced almonds
1 ½ cups coconut chips/or shredded coconut
12 ounces sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line a 9” square pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add in the vanilla and egg and continue to beat.
Add in the flour, baking powder salt, cocoa powder and graham cracker crumbs (sifting the cocoa powder if there are any lumps).
Mix until the dough comes together.
Press the dough in an even layer in the bottom of the pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
Remove and sprinkle on the toppings: caramel bits, chocolate chips, pecans, almonds and coconut flakes.
Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the top of the last layer and return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
Remove and let the bars cool before slicing so they don’t fall apart.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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