Reviews (68)

152 Ratings

5 star values: 29
4 star values: 35
3 star values: 54
2 star values: 25
1 star values: 9

Anonymous

11/11/2017

EVERYBODY to whom I have served these LOVES them! They are so simple and delicious. I also use a darker chocolate, if available from my pantry. For the holiday season, I like the idea of adding cranberries; I will try that.

Anonymous

10/29/2010

Delectable! So quick and easy to make and so tasty! Def add this to my list of repeat baking

Anonymous

06/17/2010

Does anybody know where I can find the nutritional information of this bar?

Anonymous

06/13/2010

Anarie, I couldn't have said it better myself!

Anonymous

06/10/2010

Most publishers consider a recipe to be new/adapted if one major ingredient is different, the technique is different, or the proportions are significantly different. This recipe MORE than qualifies compared to the Magic Cookie bars. Several ingredients are omitted, topping ingredients are mixed, not layered, the crust to topping ratio has changed, etc. After all, every baking book has pound cake, chocolate cake, and key lime pie, but we don't accuse them of "ripping off" those!

Anonymous

06/09/2010

I agree...they are Magic Cookie Bars

Anonymous

06/09/2010

No big fuss about who invented them, but these are obviously Magic Cookie Bars. Te original is better since it piles more stuff on top: butterscotch chips, walnuts or pecans, white chocolate chips---just about anything. Good recipe for using up bits and bobs left from other recipes.

Anonymous

06/09/2010

I don't see why all the uproar about a tweaking of an old recipe. nearly everything on the show, in the magazine or here are things that have been done before and are updated (sometimes) and presented. I don't think they ever say they invented them, but I may be wrong. My mom has recognized tons of things from the craft mags of the 60's and 70's. I guess there is nothing new under the sun in the craft/cooking world, just edited a bit.

Anonymous

06/09/2010

Anonymous

06/09/2010

Sounds a lot like Magic Bars . : ) The lady that spritzed them with Grand Marnier, I would be concerned about children eating them and people that are recovering alcoholics so I would bake that right in the recipe to cook out the alcohol while just having the flavor. Still it might be a concern for recovering alcoholics because of the flavor. Cranberries, dark chocolate, and chocolate grahams sound great!

Anonymous

09/29/2009

I added 1Cup dried cranberries and used dark chocolate chips. After they came out of the oven I lightly spritz them with Grand Marnier They were too good. The only dish at our potluck that was completely devoured. Noot a crumb left.

Anonymous

02/02/2009

I used two sleeves of graham crackers. I used chocolate grahams instead, turned out great!

Anonymous

01/15/2009

The recipe calls for "about 20 crackers"; does that mean 20 whole "sheets" (each with 8 little sections) or 20 "squares" (1/2 sheet)? Would love to hear from those who made them. Thanks!

Anonymous

01/14/2009

These were fun to make with my four year old nephew and a big hit with the family. Definately something I will continue to make. YUM!

Anonymous

01/13/2009

Awesome! My gang couldn't eat the squares fast enough!

Anonymous

01/11/2009

I remember making these as a child (I'm 53) and calling them Magic Cookie Bars, too. I'm sure the Bordon and Nestle people don't care who originated the recipe as long as people are buying SCM! You can make your own, you know. It's not hard, but the flavor is a little different.

Anonymous

01/11/2009

Anonymous

01/09/2009

I've been making "Hello Dolly's" since the 60's. I still have my original recipe card, written by me when I was 10. We add butterscotch chips

Anonymous

01/08/2009

People I don't know what the big fuss is I am mexican and very happy that Martha and Amy make this bars regardless where you think the recipe came from because I always use mexican brand condensed milk only which i recommend, (winked) Happy New Year everyboby!

Anonymous

01/07/2009

The video actually says 2 cups less 2 tbls. The recipe says 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tbls. Both are correct because 1/4 cup is the same as 4 tbls. Looks as simple as could be to make!

Anonymous

01/07/2009

Your video says omit 2 tbls condensed milk. Your web site recipe says to add 2 tablespoons condensed milk. Which is correct? I made them with 2 tblspns less and they are great.

Anonymous

01/06/2009

Oops. I didn't mean 3 times the amount of coconut. It is almost double the amount. My mistake!

Anonymous

01/06/2009

For those who may be wondering, this is not the Eagle Brand Magic Bars recipe. The method may be the same, but this recipe has double the crumb mixture, adds salt, has no nuts, and has 3 times the amount of coconut.

Anonymous

01/06/2009

aren't these just the same recipe on the "Eagles condensed milk" cans... Aren't they Magic Bars?

Anonymous

01/06/2009

out and added cold water to pan. When can was cooler, I added it to the recipe. Really rich and good!

Anonymous

01/06/2009

(cont) and continued to boil milk for 2 1/2 hrs, adding water to keep water above can. I dumped hot water

Anonymous

01/06/2009

I've made these for years, but recently substituted caramalized Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as an experiment. I covered one can of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk in a pan with cold water, and waited until the water came to a rolling boil. I lowered the termperature to a low-med

Anonymous

01/06/2009

Really! She didn't claim it was her recipe or new for that matter. What's wrong with the modifications -- not evnough sugar for you?

Anonymous

01/06/2009

OK, seriously. This is an OLD recipe from the back of the sw. con. milk can - 7 Layer Bars because of the 7 ingredients: graham crackers, butter, coconut, choc. chips, butterscotch chips, nuts, and the milk. I've been making these since I was 10 (I'm 40) Will Cool Whip fruit salads be next?

Anonymous

01/06/2009

Oh Please!! This is the recipe of Martha's guest, who said she got the recpe from her mother. Lighten up people!

Anonymous

01/06/2009

Hey, Martha. This is similar to the receipe on the can of sweetened condensed milk. Been making these since the 60's, too. Don't rip off others' receipe's!!

Anonymous

01/06/2009

sorry, looks like my comment cut off mid sentence! ...and hard and (2) she added raisins, which just did not taste right! I like these with milk chocolate chips, pecans/walnuts and sometimes dried cherries or bits of dried apricot.

Anonymous

01/06/2009

I am appauled that Martha would have this recipe on her show from a bakery that stole the recipe off of a can of condensed milk! I've been baking these squares for over 10 years! Is this the future of the show!

Anonymous

01/06/2009

My family has made these (w/ walnuts added) for Christmas since the 60's. We call them "Hello Dollys" - whit5, you are the only other person I've seen call them this! Anyone know the origin of that name? This year my sister tried two "innovations" which were kinda flops. (1) she used a premade graham pie crust, which made the bars come out too thick

Anonymous

01/06/2009

I also add a cup of butterscotch chips and nuts..yummy

Anonymous

01/06/2009

Yes that is it..called Magic Cookie Bars from the Bordens Can Sweetened Condensed Milk.

Anonymous

01/06/2009

Oh the original called for nuts, sprinkled on as well. I use pre-toasted pecans.

Anonymous

01/06/2009

This recipe as been around for ever! I know it as 'magic cookie bars' you just sprinkle the crumbs into your pan and pour the melted butter over them and then the rest of the ingredients over that. Bake and it becomes a cookie bar, like magic. I think I got the recipe originally from either Nestle's or Eagle brand condensed milk.

Anonymous

01/06/2009

The original recipe for these is called Layer Bars as I remember. I have made them lots of times, and are a favorite. No mixing except for the crust. Just sprinkle on the chips then the coconut and pour one can of Sweet Milk all over and bake. Must be cooled completely to cut. I chill them for 2 hours then cut with a sharp knife dipped in hot water, and clean off the knife between cuts. Makes a nicer bar.

Anonymous

01/06/2009

This is not a new recipe, I have been making them for years called magic cookie bars, hello dollys they are the same and you can add or delete what you like or don't like. The two tablespooons of sweentened condensed miilk won't make a big difference if it is added or not. I use foil sprayed or buttered, add your ingredients, bake, cool, lift out, cut into any size-----works beautifully every time.

Anonymous

01/06/2009

These are my favorite treat from childhood. My grandma always had them in her cupboard when we visited. In Minnesota these bars are called 7-Layer Bars. We would add butterscotch chips and chopped nuts as well. They can be found at almost every church gatthering and in all of the old church cookbooks. I checked out Amy's website and noticed that she is from Minnesota.

Anonymous

01/06/2009

i make this cookie also but instead of coconut i use peanut butter chips they are so good

Anonymous

01/06/2009

I made these but they were hard to cut nicely. They were very gooey to cut and i couldnt cut evenly but they were delicious anyway.

Anonymous

01/05/2009

I wanted to make these for my father-in-law because they're so easy and they sounded so good. He is not, however, a coconut-lover. He still, at 87, makes his own peanut brittle, so I thought nuts might be a great replacement. Being thrifty, I decided upon raw cashew pieces, which I roasted and chopped. I've made a couple more batches and have stuck with the nuts because the bars are delicious this way.

Anonymous

01/01/2009

I tweaked this a bit, I used 2 sleaves of whole wheat ritz crakers, 1 stick of salted butter and only 1 can of condensed milk(no salt). I cut them into smaller pieces, Everyone loves them.

Anonymous

12/31/2008

I made these and had to make another batch. Everyone loved them. Didn't change anything. Easy and delicious

Anonymous

12/30/2008

Ms. Koala, A little salt is frequently used in baking because it complements the sweetness of the other ingredients for a more well-rounded, satisfying flavor. Sorry the rock salt didn't work so well--too much of a "good thing," eh? Good luck with your next try.

Anonymous

12/25/2008

Not being much of a cook but loving the simplicity of this recipe I tried it. I didn't have any coarse salt so I used rock salt instead. Not a good idea... Does anyone know why the salt is in there at all?

Anonymous

12/14/2008

awesome recipe- a thrill for the senses. I used mini pie pans that came with graham cracker crusts and just filled it up with the ingredients on the list . I added peanut butter chips and they are sinfully delicious! Thanks for showing the video and the recipe-very motivating!

Anonymous

12/13/2008

My Hello Dollies contain pecans and butterscotch chips to the topping. These look gooey-er than Hello Dollies. Can't wait to try them!

Anonymous

12/09/2008

Martha, I tried this recipe yesterday but decided to improve on it. I added about a 1/2 bag of Kraft caramels that I cut into quarters. I mixed them in with the chocolate chips and coconut. Also, I'm a guy and more is usually better so instead of the 1 3/4 minus two Tbsps of the sweetened condensed milk so, I used two whole 14 oz. cans of the milk. They were fantastic. My wife now says that her cookie bars were never this good!.

Anonymous

12/09/2008

MariaO, Photos of Parchment Paper: http://www.reynoldspkg.com/reynoldskitchens/catalog/PP_Carton.jpg http://www.surbitonart.co.uk/acatalog/parchment_paper.jpg http://www.karenscookies.net/shop/images/uploads/parchment_paper.jpg

Anonymous

12/09/2008

MariaO, To page up or down, click on arrows. parchment paper A heavy, grease- and moisture-resistant paper with a number of culinary uses including lining baking pans, wrapping foods that are to be baked en PAPILLOTE and to make disposable PASTRY BAGS. Parchment paper is available in gourmet kitchenware stores and many supermarkets. You can find it at Wal-Mart or at your local grocery store next to the Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, and Craft stores in the cake dept.

Anonymous

12/08/2008

Amy and Martha used parchment paper. Pour a little sweetened condensed milk into your tablespoon, twice! There's your 2 cups minus 2 tablespoons...

Anonymous

12/06/2008

It's 2 Cups minus two tablespoons OR 1 3/4 Cups plus two tablespoons. On the show she says 2 C minus two Tablespoons but the recipe above says 1 3/4 cups plus two tablespoons. Comes out the same.

Anonymous

12/06/2008

It is delicious if you have just a smal square.Definitely satisfies a craving for something sweet.

Anonymous

12/05/2008

ITS MINUS 2 Tablespoons

Anonymous

12/05/2008

I'm confused about the sweetened condensed milk. Is it plus or minus 2 tablespoons?

Anonymous

12/05/2008

ok i think i missed something, while switching channels the recipe says parchment paper, but i thought the pan was just greased? what is parchment paper?

Anonymous

12/05/2008