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Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 20 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Bring holiday cheer to your dessert table with these indulgent Christmas Magic Layer Brownie Bars! This easy recipe features a fudgy brownie base layered with sweetened condensed milk, crunchy nuts, melty chocolate chips, and festive red, green, and white M&Ms—all finished with a snowy sprinkle of coconut. Perfect for cookie swaps, parties, or gifting, these bars are one of the best quick holiday dessert ideas.


Ingredients

1 box brownie mix (or equivalent homemade brownie batter)

2 large eggs (if using boxed mix)

1/2 cup vegetable oil (if using boxed mix)

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup red, green, and white M&Ms

1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut

1 tablespoon butter (optional, for greasing)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Prepare brownie batter and spread evenly in the pan.

3. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the batter.

4. Add nuts and chocolate chips.

5. Top with M&Ms and coconut.

6. Press toppings gently.

7. Bake for 30–35 minutes.

8. Cool completely before slicing.

9. Serve and enjoy.


Notes

Line the pan with parchment for easy removal.

Cool completely before cutting.

Use a warm knife for clean slices.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 105mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg

Keywords: Christmas desserts, holiday brownie bars, easy brownie recipe, festive treats