Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Layer Cookies, also known as Magic Layer Bars! 🍪🌈 These heavenly treats are a timeless classic that will transport you back to the sweet memories of church picnics and childhood joy. With just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, you can whip up these scrumptious cookies that are not only a breeze to make but are also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! 🎉
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Butter |
| 1 | Graham Cracker |
| 1 | Flaked Coconut |
| 6 | Chocolate Chips |
| 6 | Sweetened Condensed Milk |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 336.2
- Fat Content: 20.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 23.7mg
- Sodium Content: 190.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 30.4g
- Protein Content: 4.7g
Recipe Yield:
16 large cookies
Recipe Instructions:
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🌟 Prepare the Base:
- Begin by placing melted butter in a 9 x 13 baking pan, creating the foundation for your delightful Layer Cookies.
- For an even bottom crust, consider melting the butter in the microwave, mixing in the graham cracker crumbs, and then patting the mixture into the pan.
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🍰 Build the Layers:
- Artfully layer the ingredients in the specified order – first the graham cracker crust, followed by the flaked coconut, and then the luscious chocolate chips.
- As you create this delightful stack, resist the temptation to mix the layers together; the magic happens when they remain distinct.
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🥛 Sweetened Condensed Bliss:
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk generously over the layered ingredients, ensuring that each corner of your creation gets a dose of sweet indulgence.
- Let the condensed milk work its magic, binding the layers together into a symphony of flavors.
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🌰 Top it Off:
- Complete your masterpiece by generously topping it with nuts of your choice. Whether it’s walnuts, pecans, or almonds, the nutty crunch adds the perfect finishing touch.
- The key here is not to mix the nuts into the layers; let them sit proudly on top, adding both texture and visual appeal.
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🌡️ Bake to Perfection:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and carefully place your layered creation inside.
- Allow it to bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the top is lightly browned, creating a tantalizing aroma that will waft through your kitchen.
- Keep an eye on it, especially if your oven tends to run hot; you want the perfect balance of golden perfection.
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🎉 Serve and Enjoy:
- Once your Layer Cookies emerge from the oven, let them cool slightly before cutting them into squares.
- Whether you’re serving them at a gathering, as a delightful treat for the family, or savoring them solo, these cookies are guaranteed to elicit smiles and requests for seconds.
Now, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let the magic unfold with these delectable Layer Cookies. 🌟✨ Embrace the simplicity, relish the layers, and create memories that will linger as long as the sweet aroma of these timeless treats! Happy baking! 🍽️👩🍳
