White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Magic Bars are a great way to take your Christmas treats to the next level! An easy dessert recipe with just 6 ingredients is perfect for the holidays!
You guys. I love Myla dearly. I really really do. And I LOVE the fact that I get to be home with her. I wouldn't trade it for anything. But I gotta tell you....she's kind of annoying right now!
I know it comes with the two year old territory - the strong will, the demands, the need for independence. It's just....I forgot what it's like to live with one. To be constantly ordered around by one. To navigate the seemingly ridiculous requests and ever-changing whims of a little two year old. Let's just say it's testing my patience.
Because she literally wants to do EVERYTHING herself. From taking her pants off to putting her shoes on to getting in her car seat to closing the refrigerator door.....and everything in between. Which means everything takes FOREVER! Especially when I forget, and she demands a redo.....
Now, before you tell me it's ridiculous to let a two year old run the show, let me just say: I KNOW!!! I'm finding it ridiculous DAILY. And I'd love to put a stop to it! But I also know that this is a phase....and a necessary one, at that. And rather than shut it down, I feel like it's best to just let it run its course.
And drown my annoyance in White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Magic Bars.
This easy magic bars recipe combines the classic white chocolate cranberry macadamia nut combo with the deliciousness of magic bars. And the result? Well, it's nothing short of magical. There's something about the sugar cookie crust and the cranberries and the coconut and the macadamia nuts....all drizzled in white chocolate and baked to gooey perfection....that's enough to make it all better. At least momentarily. Now let's just hope this phase doesn't last too long. I'd like to have some White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Magic Bars to share with the rest of you!
White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Magic Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1 c. white chocolate chips divided
- 1/2 c. chopped macadamia nuts
- 1/2 c. dried cranberries
- 1/2 c. shredded coconut
- 1/2 can 2/3 c. sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Press sugar cookie dough into greased 8x8 inch pan.
- Top with 3/4 c. white chocolate chips, macadamia nuts, dried cranberries, and shredded coconut.
- Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-28 minutes.
- Melt remaining 1/4 c. white chocolate chips and drizzle over cooled bars.
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Jess
6 ingredients? This may just be my holiday "go to" recipe. They look amazing!
Cathy Trochelman
Thanks, friend! They literally couldn't be easier!
Patricia Mapley
These look amazingly festive and I love cranberries any way shape or form! I will be giving this a try!!
Cathy Trochelman
I hope you enjoy them, Patricia!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
These bars are absolutely perfect!
Janet O.
Does the sweetened condensed milk turn white once its baked or did you drizzle icing over them after?
Cathy Trochelman
Hi Janet! Thanks for catching! I updated the recipe...you drizzle white chocolate over the cooled bars. 🙂
Des @ Lifes Ambrosia
These are so perfect and festive! Love it for the holidays!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
Honestly sometimes kids just have to do it themselves and it won't go away 'cuz it's personality. I wish I could meet that girl, she and Jordan would fall in love!!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
Using sugar cookie dough as the base is brilliant! I love that these can be whipped up quickly - so perfect during the busy holiday season.
Sandi (@fearless_dining)
These bars look really hard to resist. Love the cookie dough time saver.
Jenny | Honey and Birch
Terrible twos can always be cured by magic bars. 😉
Cookin Canuck
I remember that "do everything myself" stage with my kids - a test of patience, for sure! These bars certainly do look magic - perfect for the holidays.
Maryanne | the little epicurean
I'm sure this magic bars set everything back to normal! I remember that phase with my nieces and nephews. Luckily it's only a phase 🙂
Marilyn
Looks really delicious and love to try it but I don't think I can get the cookie dough. ????
Another suggestion would be great for the base.
Love your recipes.
Cathy Trochelman
Thanks, Marilyn! Any basic sugar cookie dough recipe would work well. You could also try crushed cookies (sugar, vanilla wafers, etc) mixed with melted butter. Hope this helps!
Ellie
These look amazing...I can't wait to try them. I'm all about simple and yummy! I was wondering if you think the recipe could be doubled and use a 9x13 pan? If so, how long do you think I should cook them for? Thanks in advance!
Cathy Trochelman
Yes! The recipe can definitely be doubled. I would check them after 30 minutes and possibly add a little more time. You should be able to tell when they're set. I'd love to hear how they turn out!