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Easy Magic Brownie Bars Recipe with Chocolate, Coconut, and Nuts

Easy Magic Brownie Bars

A boxed brownie mix becomes an irresistible layered dessert with semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened coconut, chopped nuts, and a golden blanket of condensed milk. The finished bars are fudgy in the center, chewy on top, and wonderfully rich.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 package, about 18-19 ounces Fudge brownie mix
  • As specified on brownie mix package Water
  • As specified on brownie mix package Vegetable oil
  • As specified on brownie mix package Eggs
Toppings
  • 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 can, 14 ounces Full-fat sweetened condensed milk

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for lifting.
  2. Prepare the brownie mix according to the directions on the specific package, using the listed amounts of water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the brownie layer for about 20 minutes, just until it begins to set. Remove the pan from the oven while the center is still soft enough to support the toppings.
  4. Sprinkle the chocolate chips, coconut, and chopped walnuts or pecans evenly over the partially baked brownie layer. Keep the ingredients in distinct, even layers and do not stir them together.
  5. Pour the sweetened condensed milk slowly and evenly over the entire surface. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15–25 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned and the center is set.
  6. Cool the bars completely for at least 1 hour before cutting. For especially clean slices, chill the cooled pan before lifting the bars from the parchment and cutting them.

Notes

Brownie mix package sizes and required amounts of eggs, oil, and water vary, so follow the directions on your box. Use full-fat sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk. For a less-sweet finish, use 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips instead of 1 cup. Store covered at room temperature for a short period or refrigerate for firmer slices.