Millionaire Magic Bars

One of my favorite childhood treats was my mom’s Magic Cookie Bars—the gooey, irresistible dessert you might also know as Seven Layer Bars. So when I came across these Millionaire Magic Bars, I knew I had to try them. They take everything great about Magic Cookie Bars—melted chocolate, crunchy nuts, chewy coconut—but elevate them with a buttery shortbread base and an even gooier texture. And the best part? They’re incredibly easy to make.

Unlike the traditional graham cracker crust, these bars start with a quick and simple shortbread dough. This creates a firmer, more crumbly base that holds up beautifully beneath all the layers of goodness. The shortbread bakes on its own first, ensuring it has time to set before being topped with chocolate chips, coconut, pecans, and an entire can of sweetened condensed milk.

Once baked, the result is an ooey-gooey, sweet and chewy delight. They’re so rich you might struggle to eat too many—but trust me, each bite is worth the indulgence!

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Base:

For the Toppings:

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square pan with foil. Grease lightly with nonstick spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
4. Reduce speed to low and gradually mix in the dry ingredients until incorporated.
5. Transfer dough to the prepared pan, cover with plastic wrap, and press into an even layer.
6. Remove plastic wrap and bake the shortbread crust for 10 minutes. Let it cool for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
7. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the cooled crust, followed by coconut and pecans. Then, pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
8. Bake until the top is golden brown and bubbling, about 30-40 minutes.
9. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing—unless you don’t mind a super gooey treat!