Best 4 Meringue Topped Magic Cookie Bars Recipes

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When you’re looking for a sensational layered bar dessert, magic cookie bars rise to the occasion, are a snap to make, and are always a hit. These no-bake bars start with a graham cracker crust, then get layered with chocolate chips, pecans, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut. If your sweet tooth needs more, top with a fluffy and slightly browned meringue that’s sure to impress.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MAGIC COOKIE BARS FROM EAGLE BRAND®



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This bar cookie is an old fashioned favorite. Chocolate chips, nuts and coconut are set in a caramelized layer on top of a graham cracker crust.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees for glass dish). Coat 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts. Press down firmly with a fork.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 63.8 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

MAGIC COOKIE BARS I



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This was one of my grandmother's favorites.

Provided by Kristen Pontier

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup margarine, melted
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Into bottom of 9 x1 3 pan pour melted margarine. Sprinkle crumbs evenly over melted margarine, chopped nuts over crumbs, then distribute chocolate chips over nuts. Add the coconut and pour milk over all.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Cool 15 minutes before cutting into finger length bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 217.8 mg, Sugar 32 g

MERINGUE COOKIE BARS



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A warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie bar with a light meringue topping.

Provided by By Shannon

Time 1h

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups whole wheat white flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar splenda mix (or 1/2 cups sugar)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, separated
2 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
1 large egg white, optional if you'd like a thicker meringue layer

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut 2 pieces of aluminum foil and fold them to match the width of the pan. Press one piece into the pan lengthwise and the other into the pan crosswise with the ends hanging over the sides of the pan, like this. This makes it easy to lift the bars out of the pan once they're cooled. Spray the foil with nonstick coating.Make the cookie dough: Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl and set aside. Using a stand mixer, a hand mixer, or by hand, cream together the butter, the granulated sugar, and just 1/2 cup of the brown sugar until this looks like smooth frosting.Separate the eggs, reserving the whites. Mix the yolks into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time until they are completely absorbed, then mix in the water and vanilla. With the mixer at a low speed, add the flour mixture and beat gently until all the flour has been absorbed and the dough looks crumbly.Add the cookie layer: Press the cookie dough gently into the pan with your hands, making sure the surface is even.Add the chocolate layer: Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the cookie dough and use your palms to press them slightly into the dough. This will help keep them from moving when you add the meringue.Make the meringue: Using a stand or hand mixer with a clean bowl and a clean whisk attachment, start whisking the egg whites. (Use 3 egg whites if you'd like a thicker meringue layer.) Gradually increase your speed to medium-high. When the egg whites are very frothy and look like loose foam, start adding the remaining cup of brown sugar a little at a time. Continue increasing your speed to the highest setting. When all the sugar has been added, continue whipping the meringue until it holds a soft peak. It should look like glossy, soft-serve ice cream.Spread the meringue on top: Scoop the meringue down the middle of the pan. It will be very sticky! Use a spatula to gently spread the meringue from the middle to the edges. We found it helpful to skim meringue from the top and gradually push it outward.Bake the bars: Lightly press a piece of parchment or wax paper on the top of the meringue (this makes an even layer and protects the meringue from scorching). Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the parchment. Continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the edges look toasted and are pulling away from the sides of the pan.Allow to cool: Wait until the pan is completely cool before lifting out the bars and cutting them into pieces.

MAGIC BROWNIE BARS



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When I was a kid, one of my all-time favorite treats was magic cookie bars. This recipe combines all the same classic flavors in a magic brownie bar! —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) brownie mix
1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans, optional
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. , Prepare brownie mix batter according to package directions. Transfer to prepared pan. Top with butterscotch chips, coconut and, if desired, pecans. Drizzle with milk. Bake until topping is light golden, 35-40 minutes., Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove brownies from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cookies bake evenly and will also prevent the meringue from curdling.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites. Overbeaten egg whites will make the meringue tough and chewy. Beat them just until they form stiff peaks.
  • Spread the meringue evenly over the cookie bars. This will help prevent the meringue from cracking.
  • Bake the cookies until the meringue is golden brown. This will ensure that the meringue is cooked through.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before cutting them. This will help prevent the cookies from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Meringue-topped magic cookie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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