Peanut Butter Magic Cookie Bars
These Peanut Butter Magic Cookie Bars are so good, they’ll disappear lightning-fast! ⚡ Thankfully, they’re super easy to make. Let’s get started!
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Why You Will Love Peanut Butter Magic Cookie Bars
Ingredients Needed for Peanut Butter Magic Bars Recipe
Ingredient quantities are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Peanut Butter Cookie Dough (either with or without mini Reese’s Pieces; I prefer the version with the Reese’s Pieces)
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaked sweetened coconut
- Dry-roasted peanuts
Make sure you buy the cookie dough in the rectangular package, not in the tube.
How To Make Peanut Butter Magic Cookie Bars (Quick Overview)
The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the homemade magic cookie bars. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
This recipe is SUPER easy!
Start by removing the cookie dough from the package and pressing it onto the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish (sprayed with non-stick spray), making sure there aren’t any holes in the dough.
Want to switch up this recipe? Feel free to use any of the ready to bake cookie doughs! Pillsbury (or similar brands) offer a wide variety, including seasonal doughs.
Pour sweetened condensed milk over the top of the unbaked cookie dough.
Add chopped peanuts…
… and then the flaked coconut.
Finally, add the chocolate chips.
Then, using a spatula or back of a fork, press down on the top of the dessert to pack the ingredients and adhere them to each other.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned around the edges.
If you use cookie dough that’s safe to eat raw (check the package for a “safe to eat raw” designation), you can also make this dessert into a super gooey, underbaked variation that’s eaten with a spoon (and maybe with some ice cream or whipped cream on top 😀). If you want to try this version, see how you like the texture at 10 minutes bake time.
Once cool, cut into even pieces and enjoy.
For the best texture, store these bars in the fridge and serve them chilled.
More Peanut Butter Recipes
- A no-bake peanut butter pie is one of our popular filling and fabulous dessert recipes that is great for all occasions. It works for almost any event, including as a fun dessert on your Thanksgiving foods menu, Christmas desserts menu, and Halloween foods menu! 🥧
- Easy peanut butter cookies are always a big hit for holiday parties (as your go-to Christmas cookies), and as a summer picnic foods dessert, and as football game day foods dessert! But don’t forget you can also make these peanut butter blossoms with a Kiss on top!
- Want something quick, delicious, and is a no-bake dessert as well? Make this creamy peanut butter no-bake cream cheese dessert. 🥜
- Also, this combination of chocolate and sweet peanut butter is sensational and massively popular as one of your Christmas Cookies, peanut butter chocolate balls!
I hope you enjoy these filling and fabulous cookie bars! 😊
More Chocolate Recipes
- Traditional chewy chocolate chip cookies are always a crowd-pleaser! Why not try their equally chewy cousin, double chocolate chip cookies, for a double dose of chocolate delight?
- Craving more peanut butter and chocolate? Whip up some no-bake oatmeal chocolate cookies for any occasion, any time of year!
- Dive into a no-bake chocolate cream cheese dessert, affectionately nicknamed “chocolate heaven.” One taste, and you’ll see why!
- Indulge in chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for the perfect snack. They offer a delightful sweet-and-salty balance whenever you need it.
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Peanut Butter Magic Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 package Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Peanut Butter Cookie Dough (either with mini Reese's Pieces or without)
- 10 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/3 cups flaked sweetened coconut
- 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9”x13” baking dish with cooking spray, or line dish with parchment paper (with some overhang for easy removal).
- Into the prepared baking dish, press cookie dough onto the bottom of the dish, being careful not to leave any holes or gaps. Press the cookie dough slightly up the sides of the dish.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly onto cookie dough. In even layers, add peanuts, then coconut flakes, then chocolate chips. Using the back of a fork or spatula, press down on the toppings to adhere them to each other.
- Place the dish into the oven and bake 20-25 minutes until lightly browned around the edges.
- Once cool, cut into even pieces and enjoy. For the best texture, store these bars in the fridge and serve them chilled.
Notes
- For the best texture, store these bars in the fridge and serve them chilled.
Nutrition Estimates (Per Serving)
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
