Christmas Magic Cookie Bars are deliciously made with graham crackers, coconut, and chocolate chips. It’s then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk and topped with mini Christmas M&Ms perfect for a holiday dessert. Bake it to golden perfection and then let it cool completely before cutting it into squares.
I don’t know about you, but I love being in the kitchen baking all the goodies during the holiday season. The problem is most years I don’t have a as much time as I wish I would have. That’s why I share some simple and easy treats. My husband loves my Soft and Chewy Ginger Sandwich Cookies and they are a cinch to put together. My oldest son recently discovered a love for Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate and it’s quicker to make than waiting in line at Starbucks. And you really can’t beat my Christmas Donut Trees when it comes to creating something for that holiday impact!
Christmas Cookies
These Christmas Magic Cookie Bars are pretty spectacular. It’s probably not very lady like to admit that I am NOT over all the goodies, treats, and desserts yet. There is something about Christmas time that all those sweet things taste extra good!
I guess you can use red and green candies on practically anything and call it Christmasy. These cookie bars are surprisingly delicious and the right amount of gooey!
I always pick up a few mini Christmas M&M’s this time of year because you can practically use them on everything. Mix them in with some popcorn, dip large marshmallows into chocolate and top with min M&Ms or simply sprinkle some across your whipped cream topped hot chocolate!
How To Make Magic Bars
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl combine graham crackers crumbs and butter together.
- Press buttered crumbs into the bottom of a 9×13 pan.
- Sprinkle coconut and chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Pour condensed milk evenly over the top.
- Bake 20 minutes and then sprinkle M&M’s over the top.
- Bake another 5 minutes.
- Cool for 2 hours before cutting into 16 squares.
Can You Freeze Magic Bars?
The answer simply is yes! You can get a jump ahead on your holiday baking by making these a few weeks or even a few months ahead!
Here are some pointers that you need know before hand, though.
- Be sure to completely cool the bars before freezing.
- You can freeze the entire thing uncut. Be sure to lay it flat in the freezer or it will crack.
- If you do cut it into squares, place a layer of parchment paper in between the layers if you have to over lap them in your freezer bag.
- Will freeze for up to 3 months .
Try these other Christmas and holiday treats!
- Holiday Wassail
- Christmas Tree Brownies
- Pistachio Cranberry Cake recipe by Cake By Courtney
Christmas Magic Cookie Bars Recipe
Christmas Magic Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups Graham Crackers Crumbs
- 1/2 Cup Salted Butter Melted
- 1 Cup Flaked Coconut
- 1 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 1/2 Cups Mini Christmas M&M Chocolate Candies
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl combine graham crackers crumbs and butter together.
- Press buttered crumbs into the bottom of a 9×13 pan.
- Sprinkle coconut and chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Pour condensed milk evenly over the top.
- Bake 20 minutes and then sprinkle M&M’s over the top.
- Bake another 5 minutes.
- Cool for 2 hours before cutting into 16 squares.
*Originally published December 2018 and updated December 2020.
