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Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars

Decadent Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars for Holiday Cheer

These Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars are a must-try holiday treat that combines rich chocolate and tart cranberries.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold, cubed
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour no substitutions recommended
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips can substitute with semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries fresh cranberries may change sweetness balance
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut optional for nut-free or coconut-free version
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans optional; can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk no recommended substitutions

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Dark Chocolate Cranberry Magic Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine cold, cubed unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour. Blend until it resembles pea-sized crumbs. Press mixture into greased 9x13" baking pan. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  2. Once the crust is baked and has cooled slightly, sprinkle dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans over the warm crust. Carefully pour sweetened condensed milk over the toppings.
  3. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 18 minutes until filling is bubbly and lightly golden.
  4. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is cold for best texture. Experiment with toppings to customize flavors.

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