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Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars

Decadent Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars for Holidays

These Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars are a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for festive gatherings.
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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: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold, cubed
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips can substitute with semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries fresh cranberries can be used
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut omit if allergic
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pecans can replace with sunflower seeds for nut-free
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk for dairy-free, try coconut condensed milk

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork or pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cold cubed unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour until it resembles pea-sized crumbs.
  3. Firmly press the crust mixture into the bottom of the greased baking 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 baked crust.
  5. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the toppings in the pan.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 18 minutes.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about an hour.
  8. Slice the cooled bars into squares or rectangles and serve or store.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.

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