Magic Cookie Bars

Make this easy Magic Cookie Bars recipe with a cake mix, M&Ms, and sweetened condensed milk. The flavor combinations and colors are endless!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 22

Total Time 32

Servings

Calories 260kcal

Author Tonia Larson

Equipment

KitchenAid Hand Mixer

Ingredients

15.25 oz white cake mix
½ cup butter softened
1 large egg
½ teaspoon red gel food coloring optional
1 cup white chocolate chips
10 oz M&Ms any color
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
Mix together the cake mix, butter, egg, and red food coloring until combined. Press into a parchment (or foil) lined and greased 9x13-inch pan.
Top with white chocolate chips and M&Ms. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and top with sprinkles.
Bake at 350˚F for 22-25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

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Notes

Storage

Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to two months.

Samoas Cookie Bars

Omit the red food coloring. Spread 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips over the crust, drizzle with sweetened condensed milk, and top with 1 1/2 cups of shredded coconut. Bake as directed.

7 Layer Bars

Skip the red food coloring. Spread 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup of butterscotch chips, and 1 cup of chopped walnuts over the crust. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and top with 1 1/2 cups of shredded coconut. Bake as directed.

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