Pecan Magic Cookies (Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe)
These Pecan Magic Cookies are inspired by the classic Hello Dolly Magic Cookie Bars recipe and are an easy 5-ingredient cookie you can make in minutes. Made with oatmeal, chocolate chips, pecans, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk, this quick dessert recipe is rich, chewy, and perfect for holidays, bake sales, or anytime treats.
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Hello Dolly's are a classic cookie bar made with graham crackers, butter, chocolate, coconut, nuts, and sweetened condensed milk. I spotted these 5 Ingredient Magic Cookies on Instagram from @halfbakedharvest by Tieghan Girard and had to try them. I substituted cashews with pecans, and it was delightful! Kudos to Tieghan for this fantastic recipe!
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Ingredients
I can't decide which ingredient is best in these viral magic cookies. Maybe it's the pecans, no, definitely the chocolate, but hold on, they wouldn't taste as good without the flaked coconut. I give up!
- Sweetened condensed milk - this is where sweet creaminess comes in; it hardens after the cookie cools and binds the cookie together. No need for egg, fat, or flour.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats - oats give a nutty, chewy filling; a good replacement for wheat flour, too.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips - a little sweet and lots of chocolaty taste.
- Pecans - for a buttery, sweet crunch.
- Unsweetened coconut flakes - the taste of naturally sweet coconut adds texture to this magic cookie.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Pecan Magic Cookies will quickly become one of your favorite chunky, chewy cookie recipes. These are much like Hello Dollie bars, minus the graham crackers. There are no eggs, fats, or wheat flour in this recipe, which are essential cookie ingredients. That's why they call them magic cookies!
Since it's made with a few pantry staples, the ingredients can be kept on hand and quickly prepared whenever a sweet tooth craving strikes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl.
- Mix everything together with a long-handled spoon.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, loosely packed, onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1 ½ inches apart for ample room.
- Bake for 11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Place cookies on a wire rack to cool.
Serving Suggestions for Magic Cookies
Serve warm or at room temperature with a cold glass of milk.
Hint: Adjust the baking time to suit your oven. Every oven bakes differently.
Substitutions
- Use chopped almonds, walnuts, or whole cashew halves in place of pecans.
- Try milk or dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
Variations
- Spread the cookie dough in a greased 9" x 13" baking pan and bake at 350°F until the edges are golden brown and the middle is set. Let cool, and cut into bars to serve.
- Nuts can be roasted for a richer flavor before adding them to the batter.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 5 days; no refrigeration needed.
Top Tip
These cookies can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free oatmeal.
FAQ
Majic cookies are made with nuts, coconut flakes, oatmeal, chocolate, and sweetened condensed milk. These ingredients combine to create a delicious, chocolaty, nutty, and chewy cookie that resembles the popular Hello Dolly Cookie Bars.
1. Scoop the batter into loosely rounded teaspoons, ensuring they remain together, but not compact.
2. Avoid over-baking them.
3. Once the soft cookie cools, the creamy condensed milk will harden, binding all the ingredients together and providing a firmer, chewy texture.
4. Roast the nuts before adding them to the mixing bowl for a rich, nutty taste.
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Pecan Magic Cookies (Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe)
Pecan magic cookies are an easy 5-ingredient dessert made with oats, chocolate chips, pecans, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk - quick and delicious.
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups (12-ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl.
- Mix everything together with a long-handled spoon.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, loosely packed, onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1 ½ inches apart for ample room.
- Bake for 11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Place cookies on a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- Don't overbake.
- Use gluten-free oatmeal for a gluten-free cookie.
- Adjust the baking time to suit your oven. Every oven bakes differently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert, sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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