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April 20, 2014

Easter chocolate

In my house, there couldn’t be an ingredient that’s more quintessentially Easter than chocolate.
This year, as with most years, my youngest daughter gave it up for Lent. When I suggested that forty days without chocolate wasn’t bad compared to forty years of biblical wandering in the desert with nothing to eat but manna, she reminded me that manna may, in fact, have been available in chocolate.
When Lent was over, I wanted to serve the choclatiest dessert I could find. That’s what led me to bake these Oatmeal Cookie Magic Bars. It’s pretty much over the top, and that was the intention. Whether you’re breaking a Lenten fast with these bars, or just looking for a decadent dessert, it’s a sweet way to celebrate any family occasion.

Oatmeal Cookie Magic Bars
(from Crazy for Crust)
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not instant)
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup Reese’s Pieces (or pecans, or Skor bar pieces)
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9” x 13” pan with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and cinnamon, and stir in by hand. Stir in rolled oats to combine.
Press dough into pan. (The dough will be sticky, and will form a thin layer on the bottom of the pan.) Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove hot pan from the oven and sprinkle evenly with toppings. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top so it’s all covered. Return to oven and bake for 25 – 30 more minutes until the edges are browning and the top is partially set. Cool completely before cutting.

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  1. yummychunklet says

    April 20, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    Happy Easter!

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  2. Natalie Aguirre says

    April 20, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    Another great recipe. Though I'd leave out the coconut because I don't like it. Happy Easter!

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  3. kirstenlopresti says

    April 21, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    Yum! This looks delicious.

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  4. vanillasugarblog says

    April 21, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    we don't have a lot of chocolate in the house and I am thankful for that!
    lol.
    you see those cadbury eggs are my weakness–I cannot be trusted with them.

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  5. Angie Schneider says

    April 21, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    This looks decadent! I love the use of sweetened condensed milk here.

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  6. grace says

    April 21, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    absolutely decadent! i couldn't live without my sweets. 🙂

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  7. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    April 21, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    Perfect magic bars no matter what time of the year!

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  8. Debra Eliotseats says

    April 21, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    We used to call these "Hello Dollies." ??????? They look delicious. It makes me want to dig out that old recipe now!

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  9. Juliana Levine says

    April 22, 2014 at 12:04 am

    Beth, these bars sound and look delicious, all mix together with condensed milk…yum!
    Have a wonderful week 😀

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  10. Barbara says

    April 22, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    Those are chock full of Easter sweets, Beth! A fun treat for your family. Hope you had a wonderful and blessed Easter.

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  11. Catherine says

    April 22, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    I am sure your daughter loved this after giving up chocolate for Lent.
    Very nice. Blessings, Catherine

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  12. Katerina says

    April 23, 2014 at 8:08 am

    Well after 40 days of chocolate deprivation I would flip my hat for such a bar or two maybe!

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  13. Joanne says

    April 23, 2014 at 11:38 am

    I love that you rewarded your daughter with these crazy awesome bars! Such a great treat post Lent.

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  14. Kitchen Riffs says

    April 23, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Wow, this recipe really is magical! Such a nice reward for your daughter's sacrifice — this is such a terrific recipe. Hope you had a great Easter!

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  15. backroadjournal says

    April 23, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    Your daughter must have been delighted with the Easter dessert you baked for her…I know I would have.

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  16. Gloria Baker says

    April 23, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    This look really awesome look delicious Beth

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  17. Guru Uru says

    April 24, 2014 at 2:50 am

    Such a fitting gift considering your daughter was so strong! 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  18. allieksmith says

    April 24, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    I hope your Easter was wonderful! The oatmeal cookie magic bars sound and look so amazing!

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  19. kumars kitchen says

    April 24, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    drool worthy,magical and chocolaty good bars….chocolates are probably the quintessential pantry staple at our home….and we can't think of a day without it….this recipe is just what we want to make a batch of for celebrating chocolates,thanks for sharing 🙂

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  20. I Wilkerson says

    April 28, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    These would go over big at our house!

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  21. Ruth Schiffmann says

    May 1, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    Over the top chocolate?! I'm so in!! Scouring the cupboards now to see if I have all of the ingredients =D

    Reply
  22. amy (fearless homemaker) says

    May 9, 2014 at 12:11 am

    Ooh, I adore magic bars and these look SO wonderful. Bookmarking to try soon!

    Reply

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