Dessert for 24
Magic Cookie Bars
Graham crumbs form a buttery crust beneath condensed milk, coconut, nuts, and chips baked into layered bars.
Typical price
$2.44for 4 servings
$0.61 per serving$2.44 for 4
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsBack to school
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.76Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.96Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 6 oz | $4.20Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.70Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.67 | |
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/3 cups coconut flakes
- 1 1/3 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and melt the butter in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- Stir the graham cracker crumbs into the melted butter, then press the mixture evenly across the pan.
- Pour the condensed milk over the crust and spread it gently.
- Layer the coconut, pecans, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips over the condensed milk.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Cool the bars for 10 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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