Name: Magic Cookie Bars from EAGLE BRAND®
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 bars
Cuisine: Mediterranean-American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1 (14 oz) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup butterscotch chips; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts; 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, for topping)

Magic Cookie Bars from EAGLE BRAND®

By Chef Elena Rossi Founder, Culinary Director & Recipe Developer (@recipestokitchen) · Tested & Updated November 5, 2026

Step Guide 3 of 4

3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Magic Cookie Bars from EAGLE BRAND®, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Step-by-Step Kitchen Technique: Cooking Magic Cookie Bars from EAGLE BRAND® · @recipestokitchen
📌 Pin Recipe

Visual Cues & Timing Secrets

The process is foolproof: mix, press, sprinkle, bake. Start by pressing the crust into the pan – I like to use the bottom of a measuring cup to get it even and tight.

Then drizzle the condensed milk slowly over the crust, and scatter your toppings evenly. Don’t stir – just press them down gently. Bake until golden, and you’ll see the edges bubble and the center set into a gooey, golden goodness.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

👩🍳 RECIPESTO KITCHEN · OFFICIAL TESTED RECIPE CARD

Magic Cookie Bars from EAGLE BRAND®

These Magic Cookie Bars are a buttery, chewy, and indulgent treat loaded with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, and nuts, all held together by sweetened condensed milk. Home cooks love them because they're incredibly easy to throw together with pantry staples and disappear fast at any gathering.

📌 Pin Recipe to Board★★★★★ 4.9 from Kitchen Testers

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time40 mins

Servings24 bars

CourseDessert

Calories290 kcal

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 (14 oz) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, for topping)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, and nuts over the top, pressing them down gently with a spatula.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. The top should be lightly browned.
Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 24 bars. Store in an airtight container.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

Press the crust firmly so it doesn't crumble when you cut the bars. For extra gooeyness, let them cool for just 15 minutes before slicing – they'll be messier but irresistible. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Pinterest Kitchen Tip: Save this recipe to your @recipestokitchen board so you can pull up the ingredient checklist at the grocery store!

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 290 kcalProtein: 4gCarbs: 38gFat: 14gFiber: 2g

Recipe Developed & Tested By

Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.

Read My Kitchen Story → 📌 Follow @recipestokitchen on Pinterest →