Tropical Magic Bars

sliced magic cookie bars with tropical flavor.

2.80 from 5 votes

Magic Cookie Bars with a tropical twist! With shredded coconut, candied lime peels, dried mango, dried pineapple, and condensed milk piled on a buttery graham crust, they're seriously addictive. Perfect for snacking or gifting!

Prep Time25

Cook Time20

Bake25

Total Time1 10

Course: Baked Goods, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 546kcal

Author: Lalaine Manalo

Equipment

9 x 13 baking pan

Ingredients

For the Candied Lime

peel from one lime
1 ¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar

For the Magic Bars

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package (11 ounces) white chocolate chips
6 ounces dried mangoes, chopped
6 ounces dried pineapples, chopped
½ cup sweetened coconut shavings

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Instructions

For the Candied Lime Peels

In a small pot over medium heat, boil 2 cups of water. Add the lime peels and boil for 10 minutes. Drain the water and repeat the process 2 more times. Drain the lime peels and discard the water.
Fill the pot once again with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar and stir to combine. Over medium-low heat, bring to a boil and add the lime peels.
Let the sugar water reduce for about five minutes.
Drain the peels and let cool for about five minutes before tossing in ¼ cup of sugar.
Remove them from the sugar, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet to dry and cool completely. Cut into small pieces and set aside.

For the Magic Bars

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving about an inch overhang.
Add the crushed graham cracker, melted butter, and remaining white sugar to a large bowl and stir to combine.
Spoon the graham cracker mixture into the prepared baking pan and press to evenly coat the bottom of the pan.
Drizzle ¾ of the sweetened condensed milk over the top of the crust.
Sprinkle the white chocolate chips, dried pineapple, dried mango, shaved coconut, and candied lime over the crust.
Drizzle the remaining condensed milk on top.
Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the coconut has turned a light golden color.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 12 bars. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Line the baking pan with parchment paper with a bit of overhand so you can easily lift the whole piece to a cutting board. For neater slices, let cool and firm up a little before cutting.

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