Vegan 7-Layer Magic Cookie Bars
These Vegan Magic Bars are pure indulgence—layers of buttery crust, melty chocolate, toasted coconut, crunchy pecans, and gooey vegan condensed milk. Sweet, salty, and utterly irresistible.
Servings 30 slices
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup vegan butter
For the Layers:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup pretzels chopped (substitute salted peanuts)
- 1 ½ cups vegan sweetened condensed milk (see notes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, and stir until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup vegan butter
- Add the layers: Sprinkle the chocolate chips in an even layer over the graham cracker crumbs. Next, sprinkle the shredded coconut flakes, chopped nuts, chocolate chunks, and pretzels in layers. Lightly press them down with a spatula or your hands.1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup pretzels, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- Secret Sauce: Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.1 ½ cups vegan sweetened condensed milk
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is bubbling slightly.
- Cool completely: Let the bars cool in the pan at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set completely. Use the parchment to lift out and slice into bars.
- Try to remember what your mom always said and share!
Notes
Recipe Suggestions
- Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk: You can find brands like Nature’s Charm in stores, or make your own by simmering one can of full-fat coconut milk with ½ cup maple syrup or coconut sugar until thickened (about 30–40 minutes), or use my recipe for Quick Dairy-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk.
- Nut-Free? Skip the nuts and add sunflower seeds, crushed pretzels, or more coconut.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: These bars keep well in the fridge for up to a week and freeze beautifully, too.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
