This Magic Bars Recipe features a graham cracker crust, chocolate chips, M&M’s, and oats, with sweetened condensed milk for a gooey finish. Swap M&M’s to match any holiday.
Try these 7 Layer Bars or 7 Layer Pumpkin Bars for more Magic Bar variations.
author’s note
The straightforward Dessert Everyone Loves!
These Spring Confetti Bars are consistently one of the most-made and loved recipes every year as springtime rolls around. So, it’s about time I add another holiday dessert bar! And while these bars certainly aren’t limited to Easter or springtime, they do make for a beautiful festive treat.
And BTW, Magic Bars are even easier to make than Confetti Bars. They come together ridiculously quickly. No mixer, chilling dough, or complicated steps. Just layer everything in the pan and bake.
Before we get too far, by way of a disclaimer, Magic Bars are rich and sweet. If you don’t love super-sweet desserts, I’d recommend this Carrot Cake instead for a springtime treat.
That said, if you do love a gooey, chocolate-loaded dessert bar, this Magic Bars Recipe is going to be right up your alley.
Magic Bars Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | Tips & Swaps |
|---|---|
| Graham Cracker Crumbs | Measure crumbs, not sheets. Blend until very fine for a sturdy crust. |
| Unsalted Butter | Let it cool before mixing so the crust is not greasy. Salted butter works, just slightly reduce added salt. |
| Sweetened Condensed Milk | Only use full-fat sweetened condensed milk. Do not substitute evaporated milk. |
| Quick Oats | Use quick oats for softer texture. Old-fashioned oats are too chewy and steel-cut will not work. |
| Milk Chocolate Chips | It is satisfying to milk chocolate for sweetness. Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate to reduce overall sweetness. |
| M&M’s | Use holiday colors to match the season. |
How To Make Magic Bars Recipe
- Crust: Blend graham crackers into fine crumbs. Stir with cooled melted butter and salt. Press firmly into a lined pan.
- Condensed milk: Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
- Toppings: Sprinkle oats, the chocolate chips, and M&M’s evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for about 23 to 28 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool completely: This is the hardest part. Let them cool fully before cutting.
chelsea’s recipe tip
What a Million Batches Taught Me:
I’ve made my fair share of these over the years! Here are my top tips!
- Line the pan with parchment paper to make removal straightforward. Avoid foil or wax paper. Leave extra paper hanging over to lift the bars out.
- These bars are gooey, so let them cool completely before cutting.
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts. Run the knife under hot water, dry it off, and repeat for every cut.
Storage
Keep leftovers of this magic bars recipe in a sealed container, separating layers with parchment or wax paper. Chill if it’s warm, or keep on the counter if it’s cool.
Enjoy within 3-5 days.
For freezing advice, here’s an article on freezing and thawing baked goods.
More Spring Inspired Treats:
Desserts
Easter Cupcakes
Desserts
Strawberries and Cream Cake
Easter
Easter Popcorn
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