Brownie Magic Bars for Christmas

Brownie Magic Bars for Christmas! Easy 7 Layer Christmas Bars with Homemade Brownie Bottom! The Best Holiday Brownie Dessert! 

Close up of 3 Brownie Magic Bars stacked

These Brownie Magic Bars for Christmas will be your go-to treat for this holiday season!

Holiday baking is the BEST! And these ooey-gooey Christmas Magic Bars are a favorite simple and easy dessert ideas for any holiday party!

Above view of several Christmas Magic Bars

Here are more Easy Christmas Dessert Recipes to try this season!

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Someone holding a Brownie Magic Bar with a bite taken out

Reasons you will LOVE these Brownie Magic Bars for Christmas!

  • Packed with AMAZING chocolatey goodness! So soft and full of flavor!
  • Such a simple recipe for the holidays! Mix it all together, sprinkle on the toppings and BAKE! So fun!
  • A great recipe for kids to get involved with! Holiday memories in the kitchen!

Slices of Christmas Magic Bars squares

What you will need to make Brownie Magic Bars for Christmas!

  • ALL THE CHOCOLATE! Chocolate pudding, chocolate chips, and M&Ms!
  • The coconut flakes and marshmallow add such a fun flavor to these Magic Bars!
  • Simple pantry staples like sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla turn into a delicious Christmas treat!

Wide view of several M&M Magic Bars

How to make Brownie Magic Bars for Christmas

Got a Christmas party coming up? Needing a dessert for a holiday get-together? Well, gather your ingredients and get ready to make some amazing Brownie Magic Bars for Christmas! Don’t forget the holiday sprinkles!

Someone holding 2 sticks of butter

First, add the butter, salt, chocolate pudding, and sugar into a microwave safe bowl. 

Melted butter, sugar, chocolate pudding, and salt in bowl

Next, heat up the ingredients in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring afterwards. Keep doing this until the butter and sugar are combined together. (NOTE: the mixture will be grainy, but that’s ok)

Vanilla being pouring into Magic Bars batter

Then add in the four eggs (one at a time) and the vanilla. Mix everything together very well.

Magic Bars batter being poured in to prepared pan

Pour the brownie batter into a prepared baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. (You want the outside of the brownie should be set and the inside to be jiggly.)

M&Ms being added to Magic Bars

Now add the toppings! Sprinkle about half of the marshmallows, M&Ms, coconut flakes, and chocolate chips on top of the brownie.

Sweetened condensed milk being poured over Magic Bars

Next, pour the sweetened condensed milk on top and spread to cover all the toppings.

Magic Bars topped with marshmallows, M&Ms, chocolate chips, and coconut flakes

Then add the rest of the toppings! (Plus some holiday sprinkles!) Bake for another 23-27 minutes.

Baked Magic Bars cut into squares

Finally, let the magic bars cool and slice into squares. You can also slice off the edges too! Enjoy! 

Brownie Magic Bars for Christmas IngredientsBrownie Magic Bars for Christmas Ingredients

Brownie Magic Bars for Christmas

Yields: 15 bars
Preparation time: 15 minute
Baking time: 48 minute
Additional time: 45 minutes or more to cool completely (but can be served earlier)

Ingredients:
1 cup of unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 package of instant chocolate pudding (5.9 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 can of sweetened condensed milk (14oz)
1 cup chocolate chips (divided)
1 cup marshmallows (divided)
1 cup coconut flakes (divided)
1 cup holiday M&Ms (divided)
Holiday sprinkles (optional)

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9×13” pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
In a medium sized microwave safe bowl, combine butter, sugar, chocolate pudding, and salt.
Heat in 30 second increments and then stir until the butter and sugar combine together – mixture will be grainy.
Mix in eggs one at a time and add the vanilla. Beat mixture really well with a fork, about 60 times.
Add the flour and mix well.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes – the top of the brownie will be set and the inside of the brownie will still jiggle.
Sprinkle half of each of the chocolate chips, marshmallows, coconut flakes, and M&Ms.
Pour sweetened condensed milk on top and spread evenly.
Add the rest of the chocolate chips, marshmallows, coconut flakes, M&Ms, and sprinkles.
Bake for another 23-27 minutes.
Let cool completely, and cut the edges off (optional).
Cut into bars, and enjoy!

Notes:
● Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Close up of 3 Brownie Magic Bars stacked

Brownie Magic Bars for Christmas

Yield: 15 Bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 48 minutes
Additional Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 48 minutes

Easy Brownie Magic Bars for Christmas! 7 Layer Brownie Bars for the Holiday are the Best Christmas Dessert! Homemade brownie from scratch!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 package of instant chocolate pudding (5.9 ounces)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (14oz)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (divided)
  • 1 cup marshmallows (divided)
  • 1 cup coconut flakes (divided)
  • 1 cup holiday M&Ms (divided)
  • Holiday sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13” pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium sized microwave safe bowl, combine butter, sugar, chocolate pudding, and salt. 
  3. Heat in 30 second increments and then stir until the butter and sugar combine together - mixture will be grainy.
  4. Mix in eggs one at a time and add the vanilla. Beat mixture really well with a fork, about 60 times. 
  5. Add the flour and mix well. 
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes - the top of the brownie will be set and the inside of the brownie will still jiggle. 
  7. Sprinkle half of each of the chocolate chips, marshmallows, coconut flakes, and M&Ms. 
  8. Pour sweetened condensed milk on top and spread evenly.
  9. Add the rest of the chocolate chips, marshmallows, coconut flakes, M&Ms, and sprinkles.
  10. Bake for another 23-27 minutes. 
  11. Let cool completely, and cut the edges off (optional).
  12. Cut into bars, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.

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Can I use a brownie mix instead of a homemade brownie for Brownie Magic Bars?

Yes! You can totally use a box of brownie mix! The biggest thing you will have to adjust is how long to bake your brownie for before you add the toppings. ‘

Most brownie mixes will create thinner brownies in a 9×13 pan so it might not need as much time to bake. 

Stack of 3 Brownie Magic Bars

What are magic bars made of?

These Homemade Christmas Magic Bars are packed with amazing flavors like chocolate, coconut, marshmallows, and sweetened condensed milk!

I love the brownie base of these Brownie Magic Bars. So full of chocolate! YUM! 

Above view of Brownie Magic Bar

The great thing about these M&M Magic Bars is that they are very versatile and you can customize the recipe to fit the flavor and holiday you’re wanting!

Switch out the Christmas M&Ms for red, white, and blue M&Ms for the 4th of July! Or add some Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and graham crackers for a yummy s’mores magic bar! So many options! 

Four Brownie Christmas Magic Bars

Why are they called magic cookie bars?

Magic Bars have been a popular treat for quite a while. Back in 1964, a popular sweetened condensed milk brand published a recipe for “Magic Bars” on the back of their condensed milk cans.

The “magic” in these bars got its name from how simple and easy they are to make. Mix it all together, bake, and the results are truly magical! 

Christmas Magic Bars on a plate

Why do my magic bars fall apart?

When making these Easy Brownie Magic Bars, make sure to let them cool COMPLETELY before slicing them into bars.

If you cut into the Christmas M&M Magic Bars too soon, the layers will not have set and they will fall apart as you cut them.

After they’ve cooled and been sliced, you can store them on the counter for 2-3 days. (If they last that long!)

Be sure to try these Christmas Brownies for more holiday fun! Festive and delicious! So fun to make, especially with the kids!

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