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Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars

Irresistible Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars to Delight You

These Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars are a delightful fusion of sweet and tart, designed to impress at any holiday gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Cold, Cubed Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut optional for those with allergies
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or substitute with walnuts for nut-free
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • fork or pastry cutter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold, cubed unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the greased 9x13 inch pan and bake for 12 minutes.
  4. Remove the crust from the oven and sprinkle dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans over the top.
  5. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the toppings for even coverage.
  6. Bake again for 18 minutes until bubbly and golden around the edges.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
  8. Store sliced bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars taste even better after a day or two as the flavors meld together.

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