Christmas Magic Squares
Add cheer and sweets to your holiday with this Christmas cookie recipe.
Editor's Note: Baking the holidays away is an amazing way to keep guests fed while adding cheer to your home. Festive Christmas cookie recipes like these magic squares allow you to add the Yuletide red and green to your dinner table. Simple and easy to make, these Christmas bars take just 10 minutes of prep time. If you're looking for a last-minute treat to bring to the office holiday party, these are an excellent option!
Makes18 bars
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time30 min
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup mint chocolate-covered candies
- 1/2 cup M&M'S
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Put the butter in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, then place in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the butter has melted.
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Layer the graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut over the butter. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the coconut; top with the mint chocolate–covered candies and red and green chocolate candies.
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Bake for 30 minutes. Set the baking dish on a wire rack and let cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
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