Bring the magic alive this holiday season with these festive Peppermint Magic Bars!
My elliptical arrived today!! I am in the middle of building it and I am SO excited! One thing they didn’t mention…the first workout is actually putting it together…oh.my.goodness!! This thing is HUGE!
It has been so cold around here lately that I haven’t been wanting to go outside at all and I just don’t have time for the gym so I’m bringing the gym to me. I need to. Desperately.
It might have a little something to do with being a food blogger…and awesome recipes like these Peppermint Magic Bars. So you probably know by now that I have a slight peppermint obsession right now. You’re okay with that, right? I have to say, it’s yielded some serious awesomeness so far 🙂
I knew like three months ago that I wanted to do a peppermint magic bar for Christmas season but the candy canes just didn’t work out. Enter my favorite holiday ingredient – Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips. Magic in a bag people. Seriously.
The boys inhaled these magic bars and were begging for more. You’re going to love how easy these are to make too! I used white and semi-sweet chocolate chips for this recipe but you can substitute any flavors you’d like. These magic bars will make a yummy addition to your holiday menu for sure!!
Peppermint Crunch Magic Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 cups coconut sweetened, flaked
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Press into a parchment-lined OR lightly greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle the coconut over the crust and drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the top.
- Sprinkle all three flavors of chips over the top and press down lightly with a fork.
- Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool before cutting into bars.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
More peppermint fabulousness:
White Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bark
Soft and Chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
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Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Way to buy an elliptical BEFORE the New Years! I love this festive new take on a classic cookie!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh Laura, trust me, I needed it 🙂 Thank you!
Donna Howard says
Made these yesterday – and for some reason mine seem a little soggy?? Not sure what I did wrong but will try to make them again. Seems the condensed milk didn’t set up. Or are they supposed to be that way?? First time making magic bars. I want to make them again today!! Thanks for all your good recipes!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hmmm, they definitely shouldn’t be soggy. Chewy…but not soggy 🙂 It might have needed a few more minutes in the oven? Was the crust soggy too or just the topping part?
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
I adore peppermint and I’m already dreading the end of the holiday season when all the mint chips go away. (So I’m stocking up now!! 😉 These Magic Bars look like the perfect thing to use my mint chips on……..and then I will need an elliptical machine too!! (Might have to have my hubby put it together though, I’m not very mechanical!! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Ha! Thanks Renee! These bars are worth it 🙂
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
Oh man these bars are glorious!! I saw them on Pinterest and just had to come express my LOVE in person.
ps: Hi!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You’re too sweet – thank you!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
I have an elliptical too! I love it… it’s great because I have the joints of an 80-year old woman 😉 Enjoy! ps-the bars look amazing!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I SO needed one and I am really enjoying it so far…my whole body is sore but I really do love it 🙂 Thanks Allie!
Chrissy says
These sound delicious, Trish! Perfect for the holidays!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Chrissy!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I can see why those boys inhaled them! They look fabulous!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
THank you Nancy! And yes, they are pretty darn yummy 🙂
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
I bet I would inhale these too! Yum!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Julianne!
tahnycooks says
I would never attempt putting together an elliptical! But these magic bars….YES!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! I was desperate 🙂 It’s all down and working so I’m happy about that! Time for some more magic bars 😉 Thanks for stopping by Tahny!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Awesome about the elliptical! Putting it together, wow. Go you! LOVE the magic bars, of course!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Just got off of it Dorothy and I’m DYING! Holy crap!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
Oh Trish I am trying to contain my sweet tooth! These look amazing!!! Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh thank you Chandra! Have a wonderful weekend!