Magic Squares
Indulge in the sweet simplicity of Magic Squares, a layered dessert bar that lives up to its enchanting name! With just seven pantry-friendly ingredients, including a buttery graham cracker crust, gooey sweetened condensed milk, melty semi-sweet chocolate chips, toasted coconut, and crunchy nuts, these irresistible treats strike the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ready in under an hour with only 10 minutes of prep, this no-fuss recipe is ideal for bake sales, potlucks, or a quick homemade dessert craving. Easy to customize with your favorite add-ins, Magic Squares are a crowd-pleaser that stays fresh for days—if they last that long! Perfect for fans of classic dessert bars, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your sweets rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and salt. Melt the butter and pour it over the crumbs, stirring until fully combined.
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even crust.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust, spreading gently with a spatula if needed.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the condensed milk layer.
Follow with an even layer of shredded coconut and then the chopped nuts.
Using a gentle pressing motion with the back of a spoon or your hand, press down slightly on the layers to help them stick together during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the coconut is toasted.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 167 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 172 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
