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Two stacked Peanut Butter Magic Bars showing layers of crust, chocolate, peanut butter, coconut, and chocolate chips.

Peanut Butter Magic Bars

Adding peanut butter to classic magic bars felt like a natural upgrade—simple, familiar, and incredibly effective. These bars feature sweet, salty, and gooey layers that appeal to dessert fans.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars

Equipment

  • Baking dish

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 200 g graham cracker crumbs
  • 120 g melted butter

For the Layers

  • 400 g sweetened condensed milk
  • 120 g peanut butter
  • 150 g chocolate chips
  • 100 g shredded coconut

Instructions
 

  • Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together.
  • Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
  • Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust layer.
  • Spoon the peanut butter over the surface of the condensed milk.
  • Sprinkle the chocolate chips and shredded coconut over the top.
  • Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool the bars completely before you cut them into servings.

Notes

These bars are best served after they have fully chilled, which helps the layers set for clean cutting.
By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty
Keyword Baking Ideas, Easy Dessert Ideas, Easy Desserts For A Crowd, Easy Desserts With Few Ingredients, Easy Treats, Homemade Desserts, Peanut Butter Magic Bars, Simple Desserts, Unique Cookie Recipes