Raspberry Magic Cookie Bars
A decadent layered dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, sweet raspberry preserves, creamy condensed milk, coconut flakes, and white chocolate chips. A chewy, gooey treat that lives up to its magical name.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam or preserves
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional for brightness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the dish to form a crust.
- Spread raspberry jam evenly over the crust.
- Layer the sweetened shredded coconut, white chocolate chips, and chopped macadamia nuts (if using) on top.
- Drizzle the entire surface evenly with sweetened condensed milk.
- Sprinkle with lemon zest if desired for added brightness.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Macadamia nuts add a nice crunch but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Let bars cool completely to ensure clean slicing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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