Cook Along with Chef Tessa: Magic Bars

Magic Bars

By Chef Tessa Turcotte-Novosedlik

November 24th, 2021

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 1/2 cup graham crumbs
• 1/4 ground nutmeg
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
• 1 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 325F and line a 13x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a small pot, melt the butter and set aside.
• Combine the graham crumbs, pecans and ground nutmeg in a bowl. Mix in melted butter and combine thoroughly. Press evenly into the bottom of a prepared 13x9 inch baking dish.
• Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the graham crumb base. Spread evenly.
• Top with dried cranberries, chocolate chips and unsweetened shredded coconut. Lightly press the toppings into the base.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Note, it may take longer to bake if using a glass baking dish.