Magic cookie bars are one of my favorite treats to make, and these are a tasty variation. Loaded with chocolate chips and coconut, the addition of candied cherries is what really makes this recipe top-notch. These cherry layer bars are perfect for a treat at home, and also make a great addition to holiday cookie boxes!
Do you love chocolate and cherries? If so, you’re going to love these Chocolate Cherry Magic Bars! These bars are simple to make and full of flavor.
Plus, they’re sure to impress your friends and family. So be sure to make enough for everyone because these bars are sure to disappear fast!
And for more fun treats to make for your family, see my dessert recipes page.
Chocolate Cherry Magic Bars
Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup candied cherries
- Parchment paper (optional)
How To Make Chocolate Cherry Magic Bars
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt the butter and mix with the graham cracker crumbs.
- Spread the mixture in a 13 x 9 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the crumb mixture, evenly coating the entire pan.
- Sprinkle coconut and chocolate chips evenly across the baking pan.
- Top with candied cherries.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Cool for 1 hour, then cut into bars.
Notes:
You can cut these into larger or smaller bars to make more or less.
Storage:
Store covered or in an airtight container
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Chocolate Cherry Magic Bars
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup candied cherries
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt butter.
- Mix butter and graham cracker crumbs.
- Spread mixture in a 13 x 9 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the crumb mixture, evenly coating the entire pan.
- Sprinkle coconut and chocolate chips evenly across the baking pan.
- Top with candied cherries.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Cool for 1 hour, then cut into bars.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
