Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars are a layered dessert bar that are bursting with festive colors. Rich fudge brownie, coconut flakes, chocolate chips, M&M’s and more join forces for this magic dessert bar for Christmas.
If you want a super easy holiday dessert, this is great. Slice and serve and is a great make ahead dessert for those potluck style parties you might attend at work or other events.
What Are Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars
The bottom layer is a brownie layer, then on top you will pour on condensed milk, coconut, chocolate, M&M’s and it bakes into an incredible bar. The magic is no stirring for the toppings that you place on top of the brownie layer.
Ingredients You Need For Layered Bars
- Chocolate chips
- Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- Flour
- Vanilla
- Holiday M&M’s
- Coconut Flakes
- Condensed Milk
Tools Needed
- 9×13 baking dish
- Whisk or Hand Mixer
- Measuring Cups
How to Make Christmas Layered Magic Bars
Brownie Layer – Start by mixing up brownie batter as directed in the recipe card. Then you will spread out the mixture and then bake for a bit in the oven as listed below.
Magic Layer Bar Topping – Next you will add on the chocolate chips, M&M’s then shredded coconut. Pour on the sweetened condensed milk, and then add on the rest of the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
Bake – You will then bake again to fully bake up the dessert bars. Once done remove and allow to cool and then slice into squares and enjoy.
Variations to Recipe
- You can use a classic boxed brownie on the bottom. It will change the texture a bit but you can skip making homemade if you need.
- Swap out the colored M&M’s in replace of the Christmas candies.
- Use butterscotch instead of chocolate chips.
- Do a blondie brownie on the bottom instead of a semi-sweet brownie.
Do you need to refrigerate magic bars?
Magic bars do not need to be refrigerated. It is a personal preference if you prefer to eat your magic bars chilled straight from the fridge or room temperature.
If you chill them they will be less crumbly and a bit more dense.
Can you freeze brownie magic bars?
Can you freeze brownie magic bars? These brownie magic bars can be frozen if you don’t plan to eat right away. Just store in a freezer container or freezer bag for 2-3 months. Then thaw on the counter and enjoy.
Tips For Making These Brownie Magic Bars
Tips For Making These Brownie Magic Bars - Don’t overmix the batter.
- When you pour in the topping ingredients make sure to not stir the condensed milk and candy toppings.
- Make sure to not over bake the dessert.
- Store your bars in an airtight container, otherwise they will dry out.
Want More Easy Christmas Recipes
- Christmas Dream Bars
- Holiday Oreo Bars
- Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars
- Christmas Cake Mix Bars
- Chex Mix Cookies
Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars
Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars are a simple and easy layered Christmas magic layer brownie bar. Give this magic bar recipe a try, it is one of my favorites.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup salted butter 1 stick
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs + 1 yolk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Toppings Layer:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup Holiday M&Ms, divided
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium microwavable mixing bowl, combine butter and chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 30-second intervals and stir in between each one until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Beat in sugar with a mixer on high for one minute. Add vanilla and eggs, and beat on medium until well combined.
- Stir in flour until just combined. Pour into a parchment-lined 9x13 baking dish. Bake for 17 minutes.
- Remove from the oven (brownies will not be cooked all the way through, but will be set on top) and sprinkle on half of the chocolate chips, M&Ms, and all shredded coconut.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top. Spread gently to make sure it is evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle on all remaining chocolate chips and M&Ms.
- Bake for 20 more minutes, or until edges are pulling away from the side of the pan and the middle is set. Cool completely before cutting into squares with a sharp knife.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 257Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 27gProtein: 3g
