Coconut Magic Bars

🛒 Ingredients You Will Need

Grab these simple pantry staples highlighted right on the ingredient checklist in :

• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted 🧈
• 1/4 cup Brown sugar 🪵
• 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs 🌾
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫
• 1 cup Shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened!) 🥥
• 1 2/3 cups Sweetened condensed milk 🥛

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides so you can easily lift the bars out later.
2. Build the Crust Foundation: Pour your ½ cup of melted butter directly into the bottom of the pan (or mix it in a small bowl first). Stir in the ¼ cup of brown sugar and 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or flat glass to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan to create a solid crust. 🌾
3. Scatter the Chocolate Matrix: Sprinkle your 1 cup of chocolate chips evenly across the pressed graham cracker crust layer. 🍫
4. Add the Coconut Blanket: Evenly scatter the 1 cup of shredded coconut right over the top of the chocolate chips. 🥥
5. Pour the Magic Binder: Pour your 1 2/3 cups of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the entire pan, making sure to coat the coconut thoroughly. This will sink into the crevices and bind everything into a cohesive, gooey masterpiece just like the layers peeking through in . 🥛
6. Bake to a Golden Finish: Pop the pan into your preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. You are looking for the edges to bubble softly and the coconut top layer to turn a gorgeous, lightly toasted golden brown.
7. The Hardest Step (Cooling): Remove from the oven and set the pan on a wire rack. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature for at least an hour, then pop the pan into the fridge for 30 minutes to let the caramel completely set. If you try to cut them while they are hot, they will fall apart!
8. Slice and Serve: Use the parchment paper handles to lift the block out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board, slice into clean squares like the ones styled in , and enjoy! 🍽️🎉