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Cherry Magic Bars How To Make Classic Cherry Coconut Bars At Home

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These Cherry Coconut Magic Bars are a gooey, chewy dessert layered with buttery graham cracker crust, sweet shredded coconut, crunchy walnuts, rich chocolate chips, and tart maraschino cherries—all topped off with creamy condensed milk. They’re incredibly simple to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for holidays, gifting, or whenever you need a sweet bite of magic.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the shredded coconut over the crust.
  5. Add a layer of chopped walnuts, followed by chocolate chips.
  6. Distribute the chopped maraschino cherries evenly over the top.
  7. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the entire mixture.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

 

Notes

  • Dry your cherries thoroughly to prevent sogginess.

  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and removal.

  • Cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices.

  • Customize with different nuts, chocolate chips, or coconut varieties.

  • Freeze well and taste just as good weeks later.

  • Great addition to a holiday dessert tray or as part of a homemade gift box of bars

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