Magic Cookie Bars, also called Seven Layer Bars, are without a doubt one of my most favorite desserts EVER. It is the one thing that I make at Christmas that I have no willpower over, and thus have to make them at the very last minute (if I don’t, I end up needing to make a second pan – hanging head in shame). I’m always amazed at how something so simple can be SO delicious. While hitting the Easter clearance isle at Target and seeing a lot of Cookies & Cream goodies, I thought it might be fun to try a cookies and cream Oreo version of Magic Cookie Bars. Something like this…
Two things about these bars. First, they taste freaking ah-mazing. Like forget the horrible, terrible, no good, very bad day I had (think big dramatic public temper tantrums – and I don’t mean me) type of amazing. Second, unfortunately they didn’t hold together as bars quite as well as I had hoped. I *almost* didn’t post them because of that. However a very persuasive nine year old told me “who cares if you have to eat them on a plate with a fork, gooey is GOOD mom, you have to share them!”. The kid tends to be right about things more often than her mama, so here we are.
The recipe is adapted from the classic Eagle Brand Magic Cookie Bar recipe that’s been on the back of sweetened condensed milk cans for as long as I can remember, and is super simple.
Cookies & Cream Magic Cookie Bars
Recipe Adapted From Eagle Brand
1 1/2 cups Oreo crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk
1 cup of chopped up Oreos (not crushed to the point of crumbs though)
1 cup of chocolate chips or chunks of your choice (white, dark, semi-sweet, milk or cookies & cream candy bars or Hershey’s Kisses even – in my case it was a variety of what was on the Easter clearance isle).
Preheat oven to 350 degrees for metal pans or 325 for glass pans.
Coat a 9×13″ baking pan with cooking spray.
Pour melted butter into your pan – I usually put my pan in the oven with a stick of butter in it while the oven is preheating – the butter melts as I get my other ingredients ready. Sprinkle the Oreo crumbs evenly over the melted butter, and press into pan (a spoon works well for this). Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Add your cookie pieces and chocolate chips/chunks. Press down firmly with a fork.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly brown. Loosen from sides of pan while still warm and allow to cool. Dish some up and enjoy the goodness. 🙂
Bunny lovers might want to look away for a moment…
Cutting them into nice pretty squares that you can hold with a napkin might be a challenge, but get a plate and a fork and you are in business. Ooey gooey lick the plate business.
This, and a few moments of peace and quiet, could fix a lot of what the day (or your toddler) throws at you (literally).
If you are a Magic Cookie Bar fan, I have to recommend my white chocolate version. Magic cookies bars might be one of the best desserts EVER.
The photo doesn’t do these bars justice. They can’t help it that they are kind of bland in coloring, trust me, they make up for it in flavor. Enjoy!
Katarina says
OMG, I want a bar right now 🙂 Looking good!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Omg these look soooo good! Over the holidays I made cookies ‘n cream fudge with white choc and oreos. And just recently I made these.
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2012/04/white-and-dark-chocolate-cream-cheese-chocolate-cake-bars.html
(just delete this comment with the link drop! sorry! if you want but we think alike!! 🙂
I want to try your recipe now!
Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says
I don’t think I have ever had a bar like this, but you know I saw those bunnies and tried to talk myself into needing them, now I feel bad I didn’t get them.
tanya schroeder says
Oh my gosh, these are decadent! I have never seen a white chocolate magic bar! I am such a white chocolate fan! Great idea!
Lisa @ Sweet 2 Eat Baking says
Wow Christi, you and your family certainly have willpower. Everything I made for an occasion and I mean e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. never lasts until said occasion. I have the willpower to say ‘no’ to everyone else but then the sugar fairy whispers in my ear and I end up breaking and of course, I can’t just be selfish and eat so the whole family shares too.
What can I say, I’m weak. I’m weak in resisting how good these ‘magic’ cookie bars are too. They look like a magic party in my mouth and everyone’s invited! 🙂
PBnJFam says
WoW!! I saw these yesterday and HAD to make them!! I literally grabbed my purse and ran out the door after reading this to go get ingredients! I made mine in an 8×8 pan (but kept the measurements the same)… it was sooooo good! It turned out a bit thicker like a brownie/bar and was suuuper gooey!! My husband and his friend finished the whole pan last night! THank you for such an easy D-lish dessert! Can’t wait to try new combinations!! Thinking: PB Oreos, PB chips, etc! or Golden Oreos, toffee chips, or Mint Oreos and Andes…the possibilities are endlesssss!
Hannah says
The kid is absolutely right! The gooeyer he better! Xx
Mercedes says
These look incredibly decadent and right up my alley! I love anything with a cookies and cream theme!
Sally @ sally's baking addiction says
Magic cookie bars are my favorite too Christi. Love this fun spin on them!
Richelle says
I’ve been toying around with the idea of all chocolate magic cookie bar, but never actually made them. My chocoholic husband will absolutely be beside himself with joy when I tell him about this! Thanks for sharing.
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
this looks amazing. I love oreos! Cookies and Cream is my favorite ice cream flavor. Oh my gosh I would love making a sundae with this! 🙂
liliana tropea says
Mmmmmm good . What more can i said mmmmmm yummi yummi
Brenda says
I just wanted to let you know that I tried to pin this recipe from Pinterest, and a malware bot has attached itself to your site. Five out of 6 times, it launched a program asking me to download a Pinterest Plug in to view the site (very professional looking). Fortunately, my Malware program caught it. However, I got enough of a peak at your site that I went directly to it. You might go look for this pin and ask a friend to try to launch the pin to your site using Mozilla and see if it consistent.
PastryGirl says
this makes my mouth water! i’ve seen that recipe on the can of condense milk but never thought about giving it a try. but now after seeing this delish outcome, i feel inclined to making them. i am sure this is super rich. i think i am going to add walnuts or pecans when i give this a try and enjoy with a scoop of ice cream…packing on the calories. 🙂
Thanks,
PastryGirl
PS: this is now my favorite new found recipe/blog/website. thanks for sharing, Christi.
Jacqui says
I want to make this recipe for a BBQ this weekend! Quick question -I see it calls for 1 cup of chocolate chips of your choice. However, if I want a variety i.e. chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, etc. Would that be a cup of each? Or the combination should equal 1 cup?