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Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars

Published on November 15, 2017, Updated September 2, 2020 by Kristin Maxwell | 14 Comments

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Full of rich chocolate, with layers of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, M&Ms and sprinkles, these Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars are the ultimate holiday dessert.

Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars with chocolate, coconut, sweetened condensed milk and M&Ms | cookie exchange | holiday dessert

I came up with this idea of making the classic 7-layer magic bars with a layer of brownies instead of graham crackers last spring, and the result was this amazingly rich and chocolaty dessert. It was so popular in fact that I decided it deserved a holiday upgrade.

pan of Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars

How to make Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars

The key to these delicious Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars is to make sure they get the right amount of cooking time. You’ll notice in the instructions that I use an 11×7″ baking dish, and only about 3/4 of a can of sweetened condensed milk. Using the whole can would result in too much of the topping on the brownies and they won’t bake right. However, you could make these in a 13×9″ baking dish and use a little more of each of the topping ingredients.

This would result in a thinner brownie layer, so you’d have to adjust the cooking time accordingly (maybe 5 minutes less time). Using this size pan, you can add more coconut, more M&Ms and more chocolate chips. Not a ton more, but maybe 1/4 cup more of each.

Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars: chocolate, coconut, sweetened condensed milk and M&Ms #christmas #chocolate

Now, all that said, I prefer to use the smaller size pan because it results in a nice, thick chewy brownie. The instructions above for the larger pan are really just if you can’t handle having 1/4 of the can of sweetened condensed milk leftover. *wink*

Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars: chocolate, coconut, sweetened condensed milk and M&Ms

Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars Recipe:


Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars

Kristin Maxwell
3.5 from 2 votes
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Servings 15 bars
Calories 499 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer:

  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup salted butter 1 stick
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg + 1 yolk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Toppings Layer:

  • ¾ cup nuts optional, divided
  • ¼ cup mini holiday M&Ms divided
  • ¾ cup regular Holiday M&Ms divided
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ cup holiday sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place butter and chocolate chips in a large, microwaveable mixing bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir, and continue microwaving and stirring in 30 second intervals until chocolate is melted.
  • Beat in sugar, then vanilla and eggs, until well combined.
  • Stir in flour until just combined.
  • Pour into a well greased or foil lined 11x7 inch or 13x9 inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes (if using the larger pan, adjust cooking time down by a few minutes).
  • Remove from the oven (brownies will jiggle a little but be done on top) and sprinkle on nuts (optional), half of the chocolate chips and M&Ms, then shredded coconut. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top. Spread gently to make sure it is evenly distributed. Sprinkle on remaining chocolate chips, M&Ms, nuts and finally the sprinkles. **NOTE - if you use an 13x9” pan like I did, you may need about 1/4 cup more of each of the chips, M&Ms and coconut. I also only used about ¾ of the can of sweetened condensed milk. For a 13x9” pan of brownie bars, use the full can.
  • Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the middle is set and just starting to brown.
  • Cool completely before cutting into squares with a sharp knife.
  • Store in a tightly sealed container for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 7gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 4gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
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Here’s another chocolate Christmas dessert we love:

Chocolate Sugar Cookie Blossoms

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cookie Blossoms

And here are even more delicious Christmas desserts:

  • Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies
  • Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Bundt Cake
  • Hot Chocolate Cookies

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  1. Rachel says

    December 12, 2020 at 9:51 am

    Loved them!

    Reply
  2. Julie says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    This did not cook as suggested. The milk bubbled up and it looks like a hot mess.

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    • Kristin Maxwell says

      December 26, 2019 at 11:08 am

      Sorry they didn’t work out for you. Often times the issue is using too much of the milk (only supposed to use 3/4 of a can) or not adding the candies over the milk. Not sure if these could be what happened with yours, but I have made this several times with great success.

      Reply
  3. Sarah says

    December 22, 2018 at 6:03 pm

    I was so excited to make this, but all along the edges the condensed milk bubbled and it looks horrible! Did I do something wrong?

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    • Kristin says

      December 23, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      I’ve not seen that happen, but maybe you could just trim the edges?

      Reply
      • Ella says

        December 19, 2019 at 9:35 pm

        I live in Sri Lanka and we dont have holiday m&ms but i want something with that look on top of the brownie. I need to bave an answer before the 25th because that is when I need it(for a Christmas party)

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        • Kristin Maxwell says

          December 21, 2019 at 2:14 pm

          Hi Ella, I’m not sure what’s available to you; I would just check at the store? Only option I can think of would be to order them on amazon or pick out those colors from a regular bag.

          Reply
  4. Rachel says

    December 16, 2018 at 8:55 am

    Love the idea of a creamy topping layer but my family isn’t a huge fan of coconut. Any suggestions for a suitable replacement?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 17, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      You could add some sliced almonds or chopped peanuts.

      Reply
  5. Lauren says

    December 13, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Would a box of brownie mix work instead of the homemade version in your recipe?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 14, 2018 at 8:12 am

      Yes I think it would, but a box mix may result in a softer brownie. The recipe I use is for a dense and chewy brownie, which works well against the heavier topping.

      Reply
  6. Janice says

    December 5, 2018 at 8:53 pm

    Just wondering if you can freeze these?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 9, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      I haven’t, but I think you could. Just let them defrost on the counter for an hour or so before serving.

      Reply
  7. Amanda says

    December 5, 2017 at 11:01 am

    Thank you so much for this recipe! It was a hit with my coworkers during our holiday brownie bake-off!

    Reply

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