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Piña Colada Magic Bars

Tropical Piña Colada Magic Bars for a Sweet Island Escape

Enjoy a tropical escape with these delicious Piña Colada Magic Bars. Perfect for summer gatherings or quiet evenings at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitution: Use digestive biscuits if unavailable.
  • ½ cup Butter (melted) Substitution: Coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free option.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Essential for the right chewy texture.
  • 1 tsp Rum or Rum Extract Omit for a non-alcoholic version or replace with coconut rum for added flavor.
  • 2 cups Sweetened Flaked Coconut Unsweetened coconut can be used for less sweetness.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Substitution: Dark chocolate chips can be used for a richer flavor.
  • 1 cup Dried Pineapple (roughly chopped) Be cautious of added sugar in store-bought varieties.
  • 1 cup Chopped Macadamia Nuts Substitution: Use pecans or walnuts if preferred.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by spraying it with baking spray, then line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and rum until blended. This will enhance the tropical flavor.
  4. Layer the sweetened flaked coconut over the crust. Sprinkle with white chocolate chips, dried pineapple, and macadamia nuts.
  5. Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk mixture evenly across all layers.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 23 to 27 minutes. Check for doneness around the 20-minute mark.
  7. Cool completely at room temperature, then use parchment paper to lift the bars from the pan and slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars are a delightful tropical treat that can be customized with your favorite nuts or without rum for a non-alcoholic version.

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