Description

Delight in these delicious Raspberry Magic Cookie Bars—a sweet and gooey treat featuring a buttery graham cracker crust layered with raspberry jam, shredded coconut, white chocolate chips, and macadamia nuts, all topped with luscious sweetened condensed milk and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for dessert or a special snack, these bars combine fruity tartness with creamy sweetness in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling & Topping

3/4 cup raspberry jam or preserves
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (optional)
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
Zest of 1 lemon (optional for brightness)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
Prepare Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a solid crust base.
Spread Raspberry Jam: Evenly spread the raspberry jam or preserves over the graham cracker crust, ensuring a uniform layer for balanced flavor.
Layer Toppings: Sprinkle the sweetened shredded coconut first, then add the white chocolate chips, and finally the chopped macadamia nuts if using, on top of the raspberry jam layer.
Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Drizzle the entire surface evenly with the sweetened condensed milk, which will help bind the layers and add delicious creaminess.
Add Lemon Zest: If desired, sprinkle the zest of one lemon over the top for a bright, fresh citrus note that complements the sweetness.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Cool and Slice: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan to set properly before slicing into 16 bars.

Notes

For a nut-free version, omit the macadamia nuts.
Use any berry jam or preserves if you prefer a different flavor.
To facilitate cutting, refrigerate the bars after cooling for firmer slices.
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
Adding lemon zest is optional but enhances overall flavor profile.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Raspberry Magic Cookie Bars, raspberry jam bars, coconut white chocolate bars, magic cookie bars, easy baked dessert, sweetened condensed milk bars