Description
Cherry Coconut Magic Bars offer a luscious blend of sweet cherry pie filling, fluffy shredded coconut, and melty chocolate chips atop a buttery graham cracker crust. The condensed milk creates a silky coconut‑chocolate layer that sets to a tender, slice‑ready bar. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any gathering, these easy‑make, no‑frosting treats deliver vibrant color, tropical flavor, and a satisfying crunch, making them a standout dessert that everyone will love.Serve chilled and enjoy now!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press into 9×13 inch dish. Spread cherry pie filling over crust. Mix shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips; spread over cherries. Sprinkle nuts if using. Bake 25-30 minutes until top is golden. Cool completely, then cut into 12 bars.
Notes
- For a firmer crust
- refrigerate the pressed base 15 minutes before adding the cherry layer. Use high‑quality cherry filling for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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