Magic Crunch Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Magic Crunch Bars combine crispy cereal, sweet chips, coconut, and pecans, baked to golden perfection. A delightful treat perfect for parties, snacks, or sweet cravings.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups bite-size crispy rice or wheat squares
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 1 cup butterscotch or peanut butter flavored chips
  • 1 (3 1/2 oz.) can flaked coconut
  • 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F for glass dish).
  2. Coarsely crush 3 cups of cereal.
  3. In a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, melt margarine in the oven.
  4. Sprinkle crushed cereal over melted margarine.
  5. Top evenly with chips, coconut, sweetened condensed milk, nuts, and 2 cups uncrushed cereal.
  6. Press down firmly to pack the mixture.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  8. Cool thoroughly before cutting into bars.
  9. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

794 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 60g 77% DV
Carbs 62.2g 23% DV
Fiber 3.8g 13% DV
Sugar 46.6g 93% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 259mg 11% DV
Potassium 296.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 11.3mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 124mg 10% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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