7 Layer Magic Bars without Nuts Recipe (2024)

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Friends, today I’m re-sharing one of my faaaaavorite recipes, 7 Layer Magic Bars without Nuts! I originally posted it way back when I only had approximately two regular readers (hi Mom & Dad!) and I finally got around to taking some new (and much improved photos) so I wanted to update it. But honestly, these magic bars without nuts are so addictive and delicious and perfect for anyone who has nut allergies that hopefully you won’t mind reading about them twice! Enjoy!

I had to bring a dessert to a ladies’ night out recently and decided to go with these 7 Layer Magic Bars without Nuts because I haven’t made them in a while. You might be familiar with 7 Layer Bars, right? Also known as Magic Bars? Once upon a time, this was a Magic Bar recipe. But after O’s diagnoses with peanut and tree nut allergies, I had to adapt it to be safe and peanut/tree nut free and it became Magic Bars without nuts! Over time I ended up changing some amounts and ingredients so they became a little more coconutty and caramel-y and now they are chewy and addictive. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

(As an aside,because this is a question I get a lot, coconut is NOT a tree nut. There seems to be some disagreement over whether it’s a fruit or a seedbut according to my allergist anyway, it is not a nut . BUT to add to the confusion, the FDA DOES classify coconut as a tree nut so sometimes things containing coconut have tree nut warnings on them. If you plan to give these to someone with a nut allergy, just let them know it contains cocounut. As always, if you have food allergies, talk to you doctor if you have questions about any food.)

Anyway, back to 7 Layer Magic Bars without Nuts!

7 Layer Magic Bars without Nuts Ingredient List

  • 13 graham crackers
  • 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) of butter, melted
  • 1 cup of mini semisweet chocolate chips, divided in half (I use Enjoy Life brand which are peanut, tree nut and dairy free)
  • 1 1/2 cups of Rice Krispies
  • 1 cup of shredded sweetened coconut
  • 2 14 oz. cans of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract

7 Layer Magic Bars without Nuts Instructions

Line a baking sheet with foil and spread out the shredded coconut. Toast at 350 degrees for about ten minutes, stirring frequently and watching carefully until it’s golden brown.

You should probably taste it, you know, just to make sure it tastes ok, right?!

Next prepare an 8″ x 8″ baking dish with a parchment paper sling. This is so you can get the bars out of the pan later. Basically you take one long rectangle of parchment a little wider than your baking dish in one direction and lay it down, pushing it into the corners

Then do it again in the opposite direction

Once you have your sling, make sure there are no gaps in the corners and then butter the parchment paper thoroughly.

Next you’ll make the graham cracker crust. (Aside: does it get better than graham cracker crust? I think not!) Break up 13 graham crackers and put them in a food processor.

Pulse until you get fine crumbs.

Drizzle in the melted butter while the food processor is running

Mix until it’s evenly incorporated and starts to stick together.

Pour the crumbs into your baking dish and use a small measuring cup to pat them down into an even layer.

Bake for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

While the crust of your 7 layer magic bars without nuts is cooking, mix your two cans of sweetened condensed milk with 1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract.

As soon as the crust comes out of the oven, sprinkle 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips evenly over the top.

After about five minutes, the chocolate chips will be soft, gently spread them out with a rubber spatula.

Layer 1 1/2 cups of Rice Krispies over the top, sprinkle on the rest of the chocolate chips and then add 1 cup of your toasted coconut over that.

Then pour the sweetened condensed milk/vanilla mixture over the top.

When you put it into the oven (still at 350 degrees) it will look like this:

Bake for about 30 minutes until the top turns golden brown (this is the YUMMY part)

Let the 7 layer magic bars without nuts cool for at least two hours, if they are still warm or not all the way firm, put them in the fridge for a while. When they feel firm, carefully and slowly lift the bars out of the baking dish using your parchment sling and put them on a cutting board. It may be sticky, just go slowly. Using a big sharp knife, cut into squares. If it’s too sticky, clean the knife with hot water between cuts.

Then try not to eat them all. Good luck!

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FAQs

Should you refrigerate magic bars? ›

Store the magic cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

How do you make Dolly Parton bars? ›

directions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Spread melted butter in a 9 x 13 pan.
  3. Sprinkle with graham crumbs.
  4. Add the nuts, chips and coconut, sprinkling evenly over crumbs.
  5. Cover all with condensed milk.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool and cut into squares.

How many bars does a 9x13 pan make? ›

You will get6 bars with a little extra space for a sample for the cook, to taste for quality control. If 9" seem too long , cut in half and you will have a nice dozen. I spray my pans with oil so the food slips out easily, and I start by cutting the food in half; cut the halves in half; and so on.

Can you freeze layer cookies? ›

Yes, you can freeze seven layer cookie bars for about three months. Flash freeze them for a few hours or up to overnight, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature.

Is evaporated milk the same as condensed milk? ›

Both are concentrated, shelf-stable milk products that have been heated until at least 60 percent of their water content has evaporated. The main difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk is that evaporated milk is unsweetened while condensed milk is sweetened.

How to harden graham cracker crust? ›

Baked graham cracker crust:Baking allows for the butter and sugar to bind to the point that the crust is sure to hold together. I find that baked graham cracker crusts yield the best result. To bake the crust, place it in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.

How many hours a night does Dolly Parton sleep? ›

If you are wondering what time the 'Jolene' singer's alarm goes off, most mornings she's awake around 3 am. Though most of us would struggle with anything at this time, the veteran performer revealed that she's comfortable with just three to five hours sleep.

How much money does Dolly Parton make from Dollywood? ›

Parton's 50% stake in the theme park is worth about $165 million, Forbes reported in 2021. Dollywood remains the top tourist attraction in Tennessee with around 3 million visitors each year, according to CBS affiliate WVLT. A one-day adult ticket costs $89.

What does Dolly Parton put in her eggs? ›

Parton said she always adds some ice water to her pan of scrambled eggs. "Put a few drops of ice water as you're cooking them and that makes them fluffier," she said.

Will 2 8x8 pans equal a 9x13? ›

From this you can see that you can substitute two 8” pans for the 9”x13” one as 2x64 = 128 square inches which is close enough. CALCULATING SQUARE INCHES FOR ROUND PANS is a little more complicated.

Is it better to cut brownies hot or cold? ›

Wait until your brownies have completely cooled to room temperature. As brownies cool, they will solidify and set up, so slicing into them too early can result in brownie squares that fall apart or become a mess very quickly. Note: I don't recommend slicing baked brownies until just before you plan to serve them!

Is there a difference between a 9x13 pan and a 13x9 pan? ›

There is no significant difference between a 13- by 9-inch cake pan and a 9- by 13-inch cake pan. They are the same thing. Yes, you read that correctly. For example, pans made by different manufacturers may vary slightly by depth—two inches versus 2¼ inches.

What cookies should you not freeze? ›

Do not freeze frosted, glazed or drizzled cookies because they can become too moist under the frosting, glaze or drizzle. Thaw the cookies in the plastic food container at room temperature. Remove from container any cookies that should be crisp when thawed.

Is it better to freeze dough or freeze the cookies? ›

In most cases, I prefer to freeze cookie dough over freezing baked cookies. That way, you still get the nice homemade smell and softness of the cookies when they come out of the oven. But if you want to get the whole job done, you can certainly bake the cookies, then freeze them later.

Can you freeze cookies in Ziploc bags? ›

After baking, allow cookies to cool completely. Place them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet to freeze them, then store them in a freezer-safe zip-top storage bag labeled with the name and date. Squeeze out extra air and place flat in the freezer. To save space, you can flat-stack freezer bags.

Should you refrigerate built bars? ›

I have no worries about them. I think you'll find they will be easier to handle and eat if you keep them in the refrigerator.

Should you refrigerate cookie bars? ›

Test Kitchen Tip: If you can't keep your cookie bars in their original pan, slice them (here's how to cut dessert bars) and place them in an airtight container. Store the container in the fridge—the cookie bars will stay fresh there for up to two weeks.

Do lemon bars need to be refrigerated? ›

Lemon bars should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated in order to prevent bacterial growth or foodborne illness. The filling in lemon bars is made with eggs and can become a breeding ground for bacteria if it's kept in the danger zone (between 41 and 153 degrees F).

How do you store baked bars? ›

Bar cookies may be stored in their baking pan tightly covered with aluminum foil if they will be eaten in a few days. Bar cookies removed from the pan should be stored in an airtight container. Separate bar cookies with waxed paper between layers. Many bar cookies freeze well.

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