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Easter Magic Cookie Bars Recipe


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20 bars

Description

Looking for a show-stopping dessert that’s both ridiculously easy and perfect for spring? These Easter Magic Cookie Bars are the answer! A dreamy combination of buttery graham cracker crust, gooey sweetened condensed milk, hearty oats, melty chocolate, and colorful candy eggs, they deliver the ultimate Easter treat in every bite. Ideal for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert bars, or spring bake sales, this recipe checks every box: simple prep, rich flavor, and eye-catching presentation. Whether you’re after an easy recipe for Easter brunch or creative food ideas to impress guests, these bars bring the festive magic every time.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolate eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust. Do not stir.
  4. Layer the oats, chocolate chips, chopped nuts (if using), and coconut (if using) evenly over the milk.
  5. Gently press the candy-coated chocolate eggs on top.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes