08 June 2009

Magic Bars

hello, hello! this weekend was jammed full of great things; but i still have a lot of uploading, unpacking and to do's to get done first. so i'll post the recipe of the roadtrip instead.

these layer bars are my favorite new treat to bring on roadtrips, send in danny's lunch, take on bike rides and to the park. i love how completely portable and simple they are. i found the recipe on a can of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. i love when having no eggs turns out to be a very good thing, even a very delicious thing. enjoy.



Magic Layer Bars

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 (14-ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 cups (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F for glass dish). In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly on bottom of 13X9-inch baking pan. Pour condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with remaining ingredients; press down firmly with fork. Optional Additions: m&m's, craisins, butterscotch chips or peanut butter chips

Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store leftovers covered at room temperature. I like to cut them into large rectangles,wrap in plastic and keep in the cheese drawer of my fridge for handy individual to-go treats. Stack them high and tie with ribbon for the giving.

mmm. mm. magic.

17 comments:

No Big Dill said...

These are a frequent FHE for us. My favorite part is smashing the graham crackers in a bag.

Heather said...

These are the BESTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carrie K said...

My mom made these all the time for church potlucks and stuff...she called them dolly bars!

thanks for the sweet memory...

Meg said...

Yum! I think I'll make these babies for Family Night tonight.

Magdalena said...

These are a staple in our home, Which is great for my kids, not so great for my hips!! As I could never ever resist these delicious treats!!

Michelle {lovely little things} said...

I love magic bars!

Kalli said...

my mama makes a version of these... delish!

Dansie Family said...

my sister love these, too. i have never actually made them, but will have to give them a try.

summer said...

oh my, my. i know that i should start from oldest to newest as i catch up on m.writing, but just couldn't resist a peek at this one first. marta, these look too delicious. i'm definitely tucking this away. thank you!

ps. the ribbon makes this magical to the max.

kelley kelley said...

if these are as good as your love bars i'm in!

Travelin'Oma said...

Even better when someone brings them as a treat!

That Tall Girl said...

LOVE magic bars! My father-in-law ate an entire batch once at a picnic. He had to have his gallbladder out the next day...I highly recommend one at a time! :)

Dawn said...

Sounds delicious. Did you make the label?

Aunt Spicy said...

Perfect for the left over coconut from this weekends cupcakes! Thanks for posting such yummy-ness!

Mary said...

My husband and his co-workers named these "Super Fantastic" they never last long in our home! So, so good.

Tiffany said...

Good grief. Really good, it seems!

Megilon said...

You can also add butterscotch chips to this recipe...my family always did and it makes them yummy.

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