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Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars

Irresistible Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars for the Holidays

Delightful Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars create a perfect harmony of rich chocolate and tart cranberries, perfect for festive indulgence.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Cold, Cubed Unsalted Butter substitute with margarine if needed
  • 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar can use granulated sugar in a pinch
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free blend for gluten-free option
Filling
  • 12 oz Dark Chocolate Chips can swap with semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2/3 cup Dried Cranberries substitute with raisins or chopped fresh cranberries
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded Coconut omit if allergic or substitute with extra nuts
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans swap with walnuts for a different flavor or leave out for nut-free
Binding
  • 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk use evaporated milk for a lighter option

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cold, cubed unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour. Blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the greased pan and bake for 12 minutes.
  4. Remove the crust and sprinkle dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans over the baked crust.
  5. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the layered toppings.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 18 minutes.
  7. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cutting.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freezing is also an option for longer storage.