The Library Kitchen | Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar (chopped)

Dark chocolate chips reduce sugar content while maintaining flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and less expensive.

unsweetened coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut is often more affordable.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Add butter, sugar, and flour to a large bowl and use a fork or party cutter to bring ingredients together into pea sized crumbs.

Press evenly into a greased 9x13" pan.

Bake 12 minutes.

Sprinkle chocolate, cranberries, coconut, and pecans evenly over crust.

Pour condensed milk over toppings and bake 18 minutes.

Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Best if stored covered in the refrigerator.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens