Magic Cookie Bars

These wonderful bars truly come close to being magical. They are very simple and very yummy. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

1 stick of butter, melted

2 cups crushed graham crackers

1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks

1 1/3 cup flaked coconut

1 cup chopped nuts

DIRECTIONS 

Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees for glass dish). Coat 9x9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store covered at room temperature.

Variations:

-7-Layer Magic Cookie Bars: Substitute 1 cup (6-ounces) butterscotch flavored chips* for 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and proceed as directed above.

-Peanut butter flavored chips or white chocolate chips may also be substituted for semi-sweet chocolate chips.

-Magic Peanut Cookie Bars: Substitute 2 cups (about 3/4 pound) chocolate-covered peanuts for semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts.

Happy Munching!