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7 Layer Cranberry Magic Bars

Jul 12, 2022 · Modified: Jul 12, 2022 by Sandra Flegg

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A holiday twist on the traditional magic bars, these 7 Layer Cranberry Magic Bars are loaded with white and dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, coconut and pecans. Baked using sweet condensed milk on top of a graham cracker crust, these sweet treats will be the first to be scooped up from a holiday baking tray!

3 bars of 7 layer cranberry magic bars on red plate.

This is such a great last-minute holiday dessert to throw together. Once the crumb crust is pressed into the baking dish, it's as simple as layering the remaining ingredients and baking for 25 minutes.

Magic bars are perfect for school bake sale and the ideal treat to box up in a decorative container to give as a food gift to family and friends.

Ingredients & Notes

Ingredients for magic bars in small containers sitting on counter with text overlay.
  • Graham cracker crumbs - you can buy them in crumb form ready-made, or buy Graham Crackers and process in a food processor until they are a fine crumb.
  • Butter
  • Coconut
  • Pecans
  • White and chocolate chips
  • Dried cranberries
  • Mini Marshmallows
  • Eagle Brand condensed milk

Step by Step Instructions

You can find a full recipe card with instructions at the bottom of this page.

Graham cracker crumbs and butter in mixing bowl with wooden spoon.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and graham crumbs.

Press mixture evenly into the bottom of prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle with chopped pecans, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, coconut and mini marshmallows. Press down firmly.

Pour ⅔ of the can of Eagle Brand condensed milk over top of the crust.

7 layer cranberry chocolate magic bars in baking dish ready to go into the oven.

Pour remaining condensed milk over top.

Baked in 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Three 7 layer bars on red plate.

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7 layer cranberry magic bars on red plate.

7 Layer Cranberry Magic Bars


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5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Sandra Flegg
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x
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Ingredients

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2 cups graham wafer crumbs

¾ cup butter, melted

1 can (300ml) Eagle Brand condensed milk

¾ cup chocolate chips

¼ cup white chocolate chips

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup flaked coconut

1 cup mini marshmallows


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In large mixing bowl, combine graham crumbs with butter. 
  3. Press mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
  4.  Pour ⅔ of the can of Eagle Brand condensed milk over top of the crust.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped pecans, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, coconut and mini marshmallows.  Press down firmly. 
  6. Pour remaining condensed milk over top.
  7. Bake in 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly browned.
  8. Cool thoroughly before cutting into bars. 
  9. Store covered at a room temperature.

 

Notes

Chocolate chips - use any variation of milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.  You can also use chocolate chunks.  

Storage instructions: Store covered in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

This wonderful recipe was adapted from https://www.eaglebrand.com.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: 7 layer cranberry magic bars, holiday dessert recipe, cranberry bars

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  1. Eliza Cross

    July 13, 2022 at 8:53 pm

    The combination of flavors in these pretty cranberry magic bars is DIVINE! I love how the sweetened condensed milk bakes into the graham cracker crust and contrasts with the tangy flavor of the cranberries. So tasty!

    ★★★★★

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    • Sandra Flegg

      July 17, 2022 at 8:55 am

      Thanks Eliza! We think they're the perfect holiday treat 🙂

      Reply
  2. Natalie Rose Rossi

    December 20, 2022 at 4:55 pm

    Hello Sandra. These are so perfect for Christmas baking. So pretty. Our home smells so wonderful right now. Thank you for sharing from a Flegg relative in Northwestern, Ontario.

    ★★★★★

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    • Sandra Flegg

      December 27, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      Hi Natalie! So nice to hear from you and I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed this recipe 🙂 Sandra

      Reply

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