Magic Cookie Bars

Magic Cookie Bars, also known as Seven Layer Bars or Hello Dolly Bars, are a rich, layered dessert bar originating in the United States. They typically feature a graham cracker crust topped with layers of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, nuts, shredded coconut, and sweetened condensed milk.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These bars are very high in calories, sugar, and fat, with minimal protein. A single bar can easily range from 300 to 400 calories, primarily providing quick energy from carbohydrates and saturated fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg
Vitamin A	15 mcg RAE
Folate	20 mcg DFE
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg

Per 1 bar (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The bars are culturally notable for their 'magic' name, stemming from how the condensed milk transforms the distinct layers into a cohesive, caramelized treat during baking, and they are a classic example of a mid-20th century American potluck and holiday dessert.