Description
Christmas Magic Cookie Bars are a festive and indulgent treat featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust topped with a luscious layer of sweetened condensed milk, quick oats, and a colorful mix of chocolate chips and holiday M&Ms. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these bars combine a variety of textures and flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 12 Graham Crackers, crushed
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 9 Tablespoons Butter, melted
Topping
- 1 1/2 Cups Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 3/4 Cup Quick Oats
- 1 1/3 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 3/4 Cup Peanut Butter Chips
- 1/4 Cup White Chocolate Chips
- 1 Cup Holiday M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick spray to ensure easy removal of the bars.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until all crumbs are evenly coated with butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even crust layer.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust and spread it to cover completely, reaching the edges of the pan.
- Top with Ingredients: Sprinkle the quick oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, and holiday M&Ms evenly over the sweetened condensed milk layer.
- Bake the Bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the toppings are melted and slightly bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool for at least 15 minutes at room temperature. Cut into 15 bars and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Press the crust firmly to ensure the bars hold together well after baking.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the amount of sweetened condensed milk slightly.
- Substitute the holiday M&Ms with any colorful candy or dried fruit you prefer.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner slicing of bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
