Gluten Free Magic Cookie Bars
These gluten free magic cookie bars combine layers of peanut butter, chocolate, coconut, and nuts for a rich, gooey treat that’s naturally gluten free. Perfect for easy gluten free dessert bars or homemade magic bars with coconut, they’re an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire. Enjoy the symphony of textures in every bite!
Equipment
- 9x13-inch glass baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Bowl
- Oven
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups peanut butter
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped raw pecans
- ½ cup chopped raw almonds
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Prepare the base: In a bowl, mix sugar and eggs together until smooth, then stir in peanut butter until well blended. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Partially bake the base: Bake the base in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes or until partially cooked.
- Add the layers: Layer the semisweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, pecans, almonds, and flaked coconut over the cookie base.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk: Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over all the toppings for the perfect gooey finish.
- Finish baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the coconut is lightly golden and fragrant.
- Cool completely: Let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan (this is important for clean slicing!). Then, peel away the parchment paper and cut into squares with a sharp knife.
Notes
Line your pan well with parchment paper, adjust sweetness by using more dark chocolate chips, and toast nuts for added flavor if desired.