Best 3 Magic Cherry Cookie Bars Recipes

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Calling all dessert enthusiasts and cherry lovers! Embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the secrets to crafting the most delectable and magical cherry cookie bars. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this delightful treat is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a sweet adventure together!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY MAGIC COOKIE BARS



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Make and share this Cherry Magic Cookie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 24-36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry and chopped (without stems)
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F for glass baking pan). In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly on bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Pour EAGLE BRAND evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with remaining ingredients; press down firmly with fork.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Chill if desired. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.7, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 91.8, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 20.8, Protein 2.2

MAGIC CHERRY COOKIE BARS



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This is one of Eagle Brand recipe that never grows old and so good- you won't be able to stop at one. Another family pleaser for sure!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c butter, melted
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
6 oz pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
10 oz jar maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 1/3 c flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Spray a foil lined 13x9-inch baking pan with foil extending over edge of pan(for easy lift up edges of foil to remove from pan for easy cutting after baking)
  • 2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with remaining ingredients; press down firmly with fork.
  • 3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Loosen from sides of pan while still warm; cool on wire rack. cut into bars or diamonds or squares.

CHERRY MAGIC COOKIE BARS



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"A graham cracker crust is topped with chocolate chips, cherries and coconut in a chewy caramel layer." Who could resist this? I ran across this recipe on allrecipe.com and just had to make this different version of the magic cookie bar. Chocolate and cherries are my favorite. After I made this, I had to take half of it out to...

Provided by deb baldwin

Categories     Chocolate

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1 stick butter (melted)
1 (14 oz)can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips ( i add extra )
1 jar(s) maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry and chopped
1 1/3 c flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. (325 for a glass baking pan) In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and the butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly with your hands to the bottom of a well buttered 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • 2. Pour 1/2 can of sweetened condensed milk over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with the remaining ingredients (chocolate chips, chopped cherries, & coconut) Press down firmly. Pour the last 1/2 of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the last layer. This will help bind the ingredients together.
  • 3. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a paring knife to remove the pits.
  • Be sure to drain the cherries well before adding them to the batter.
  • For a chewier cookie bar, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you like, you can top the cookie bars with a streusel topping before baking.

Conclusion:

These magic cherry cookie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet and tart cherry filling, and crumbly streusel topping, these cookie bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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