Description
Irresistible butter pecan MM magic bars combine classic Southern sweetness with playful chocolate candy crunch. Layers of graham cracker, melted caramel, pecans, and colorful MM’s create a dessert that beckons you to savor each decadent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup M&Ms (any variety)
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Base Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Binding Ingredient:
- 14 ounces (396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly and evenly across the pan’s bottom to create a compact, stable crust.
- Strategically sprinkle coconut across the crust, creating an initial base layer for subsequent toppings.
- Scatter pecans over the coconut, ensuring uniform distribution for consistent flavor and texture.
- Generously distribute M&Ms across the surface, adding vibrant color and sweet bursts throughout the bar.
- Evenly spread butterscotch chips and chocolate chips over the existing layers, maximizing flavor complexity.
- Carefully pour sweetened condensed milk across the entire layered surface, allowing it to seep between ingredients.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown appearance and set edges.
- Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps solidify the layers and makes cutting easier.
- Once fully cooled, slice into rectangular bars and serve, revealing the delectable layers of ingredients.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the magic bars.
- Try different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate to customize the flavor profile.
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for cleaner, more precise cutting and a firmer texture that holds together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg