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Peanut Butter Cup Magic Cookie Bars

Decadent layered bars with a graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter, chocolate and coconut.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray for pan
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 TBSP powdered sugar
  • 2 TBSP Jif creamy peanut butter for crust mixture
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 14 oz Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk one 14 oz. can
  • 1/4 cup Jif creamy peanut butter softened
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips
  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups or chopped peanut butter cups
  • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; optionally line with foil for easier removal and spray the foil.
  • In a food processor, pulse the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons peanut butter until well combined. If you don't have a processor, mix in a bowl until evenly combined.
  • Stir the melted butter into the graham mixture until evenly moistened, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  • Place 1/4 cup peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave about 15 seconds, or until softened and stirrable. Stir the softened peanut butter into the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter mixture evenly over the crust.
  • Layer the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, mini peanut butter cups, and flaked coconut evenly over the condensed milk layer, then press the toppings gently with a fork to help them adhere.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and loosen the edges while still warm, then cool completely on a wire rack.
  • If you lined the pan with foil, lift the bars out using the foil edges and cut into bars or diamonds once cooled.

Equipment

  • 13 x 9-inch baking pan
  • food processor (or resealable bag and rolling pin)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • fork or spatula
  • Wire Rack

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Eagle Brand's Magic Cookie Bar recipe.
  • Soften peanut butter briefly in microwave to make mixing easier.
  • Line pan with foil for easy removal and cleaner cutting.
  • Press toppings gently to help them stick before baking.