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Eagle Brand Magic Cookie Bars

Adapted from the original Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk Can packaging. Back of the Bag is not affiliated with Eagle Brand.

"Seven layers of why-have-I-been-eating-anything-else."

Prep 10 min Cook 30 min 24 bars
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Eagle Brand Magic Cookie Bars

The Story

Sometimes called Seven-Layer Bars or Hello Dollies, this layered marvel has been printed on Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk cans since the 1960s. No mixer, no measuring once you start — you just stack and bake.

From the back of Sweetened Condensed Milk Can — since 1965

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F for glass dish). In a 13x9-inch baking pan, combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs; press evenly into the bottom of the pan.

  2. 2

    Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crumb crust.

  3. 3

    Layer evenly with chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts. Press down firmly with a fork.

  4. 4

    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.