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A stack of three raspberry lemon magic bars on a countertop next to raspberries and white chocolate chips.

Raspberry Magic Cookie Bars

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  • Author: Julianne Dell
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chilling Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 27 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 57 minutes
  • Yield: 15-18 bars
  • Category: Bars
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Lemon raspberry magic cookie bars put a fun, fruit-filled twist on classic 7-layer bars! This recipe has sweet raspberry jam and a sprinkle of lemon zest, plus all the irresistible texture and crunch of the original.


Ingredients

  • 1 ½ 10oz boxes Shortbread cookies (15oz total)
  • ½ cup (113g) Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (320g) Seedless Raspberry Jam
  • 1 can (14oz) Sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cup (84g) Macadamia nuts, chopped
  • 1 cup (120g) Sweetened coconut, shredded
  • 3/4 cup (168g) White chocolate chips
  • 1 large Lemon, zested

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9×13” pan with parchment paper.
  2. Grind the shortbread cookies into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter and stir until well combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  3. Dollop the raspberry jam over the cookie crust and carefully spread it evenly with a knife.
  4. Sprinkle the coconut, white chocolate chips, and nuts over the raspberry jam, reserve a couple of tablespoons of each to add on top. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top and sprinkle the remaining ingredients over top. Zest the lemon over top.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 25-28 minutes until the top is golden brown. Cool completely and chill before cutting.

Notes

  • Storing:
An airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days, or 7 days in the refrigerator. Place a layer of parchment paper in between layers.
  • Freezer: Once chilled, slice and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Place a layer of parchment paper in between layers.