Tropical Magic Bars
Magic Cookie Bars with a tropical twist! With shredded coconut, candied lime peels, dried mango, dried pineapple, and condensed milk piled on a buttery graham crust, they're seriously addictive. Perfect for snacking or gifting!
- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- peel from one lime
- 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package (11 ounces) white chocolate chips
- 6 ounces dried mangoes, chopped
- 6 ounces dried pineapples, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut shavings
Instructions
- 1
For the Candied Lime Peels
- 2
In a small pot over medium heat, boil 2 cups of water. Add the lime peels and boil for 10 minutes. Drain the water and repeat the process 2 more times. Drain the lime peels and discard the water.
- 3
Fill the pot once again with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar and stir to combine. Over medium-low heat, bring to a boil and add the lime peels.
- 4
Let the sugar water reduce for about five minutes.
- 5
Drain the peels and let cool for about five minutes before tossing in ¼ cup of sugar.
- 6
Remove them from the sugar, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet to dry and cool completely. Cut into small pieces and set aside.
- 7
For the Magic Bars
- 8
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving about an inch overhang.
- 9
Add the crushed graham cracker, melted butter, and remaining white sugar to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- 10
Spoon the graham cracker mixture into the prepared baking pan and press to evenly coat the bottom of the pan.
- 11
Drizzle ¾ of the sweetened condensed milk over the top of the crust.
- 12
Sprinkle the white chocolate chips, dried pineapple, dried mango, shaved coconut, and candied lime over the crust.
- 13
Drizzle the remaining condensed milk on top.
- 14
Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the coconut has turned a light golden color.
- 15
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 12 bars. Serve immediately.