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easy vegan magic cookie bars
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Vegan Magic Cookie Bars

If you’re looking for a quick, decadent, and shareable dessert, look no further than vegan magic cookie bars. These bars combine layers of rich vegan condensed milk, crunchy gluten-free graham crackers, gooey chocolate chips, and chewy shredded coconut.
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Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free graham crackers, crushed
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
For the Vegan Condensed Milk
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk 13.5 oz
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
Toppings
  • 1 cup vegan chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet
  • ½ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • ½ cup chopped nuts pecans, walnuts, or almonds
  • ¼ cup vegan butterscotch chips optional

Method
 

Assemble the Magic Cookie Bars
  1. Pour the Vegan Condensed Milk: Pour the cooled, thickened vegan condensed milk evenly over the crust. Use a spatula to spread it out, ensuring that every corner of the crust is covered with this sweet layer.
  2. Add the Toppings: Sprinkle your vegan chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts evenly over the condensed milk layer. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also sprinkle a few vegan butterscotch chips for extra richness. These toppings will create the gooey, crunchy magic that these bars are known for.
  3. Press the Toppings: Gently press the toppings into the condensed milk with your hands or a spatula. This step helps the toppings stick together as they bake.
Customization Ideas for Vegan Magic Cookie Bars
  1. Dried Fruit: For a chewy, sweet variation, add some dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates on top of the condensed milk layer.
  2. Different Nut Options: While pecans and walnuts are popular, you can swap them for hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, or even sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
  3. Vegan White Chocolate Chips: For a sweeter twist, add vegan white chocolate chips to the mix. They pair beautifully with the shredded coconut.
  4. Peanut Butter Swirl: Before baking, drizzle some melted peanut butter or almond butter over the top for an extra layer of flavor.
  5. Spice it Up: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice to the graham cracker crust or the topping for a seasonal flavor boost.