I’ve been trying to find the definition of a magic bar – and
not had much success. But whatever its origins, this Peanut Butter Magic Bar
variety is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves the nutty stuff.
They are super easy to make – if you can melt some butter,
then you will find these a cinch. You basically layer all the ingredients
together, bake and voila! The ingredients consist of a crunch cereal bottom,
nuts, sweets, chips, coconut and condensed milk. The condensed milk does the
job of keeping everything stuck together after it’s baked and ensures for a rich,
sweet taste. I would say, when cutting these up into squares, bars whatever,
keep them small as they are so decadent.
I went for a peanut butter variety as I love the stuff and I
had recently come across some Reese’s Pieces in a shop, and I had some peanut
butter chips at hand. These ingredients can be bought online in the UK if you
can’t get hold of them in shops near you. Or, alternatively you could swap the
ingredients up – chocolate chips instead of peanut butter ones. Mini Smarties, or similar instead of Reese’s
Pieces.
I used chopped peanuts, but you could use hazelnuts, pecans
whatever nut takes your fancy. But a layer of coconut seems to be pretty much
standard in magic bars, so don’t change that up, or the condensed milk.
And for the base I used crushed up cinnamon graham type
cereal, for another dimension of flavour, but Golden Grahams, or other cereal
would work just as well.
Here’s how easy they are:
Yield: 9”x13” pan of magic
Ingredients:
150 grams crushed cereal, such as Cinnamon Grahams
115 grams, unsalted butter, melted
125 grams, chopped peanuts (salted or unsalted)
175 grams, peanut butter chips (or similar)
50 grams Reese’s Pieces (or similar)
150 grams, desiccated coconut
1 397 grams, can sweetened condensed milk
Method:
Pre-heat the oven to 180C. Line a 9”x13” pan with
greaseproof paper or foil and grease lightly.
In a bowl stir together the crushed cereal and melted
butter. Tip this into the prepared pan and spread evenly, so it coats the
bottom of the pan.
Sprinkle the nuts evenly over the cereal. Then the chips,
Reeses’s Pieces and then the coconut. Finish by pouring the condensed milk
evenly over the ingredients.
Place into the oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until
lightly brown on top. Keep an eye on it, as it can turn dark brown quickly
(mine’s did!).
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before
carefully removing from the pan using the foil or paper to lift.
Cut into rectangles or squares and your magic bars are
ready.
Easy, peanutty, sweet and moist. These bars are certainly magic!
Enjoy…
The only thing I could possibly argue against in these is the size of the squares - I have such a sweet tooth and so little willpower that I'm sure I could easily demolish a rather large piece They sound too gorgeous not to =)
ReplyDeleteYes, a bigger square would be rather good Laura!
DeleteCongratulations to Keith!
ReplyDeleteoooh yummy, this does look so good and i may have to make one x
ReplyDeleteDid someone say peanut butter? yes please :)
ReplyDeleteI love Penut Butter and these sound utterly delicious!!
ReplyDeleteThese look SO yummy!! On my recipe list without a doubt :)
ReplyDeleteOooh yum I love Reeces Pieces!
ReplyDeleteI'm starting to think we're the same person....guess what I baked with this week?
ReplyDeleteThey look ridiculously delicious! Might have to try with the boys this week!
ReplyDeleteThese magic bars look so good and must taste even better! I love peanut butter and would most likely finish the entire batch in one sitting. Thank you for entering this to Dead Easy Desserts.
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