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Fudgy Crunchy No-Bake Magic


  • Author: Livia Scott
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fudgy Crunchy No-Bake Magic is an easy no-bake dessert loaded with chewy oats, buttery graham crumbs, coconut, pecans, and a glossy caramel topping. This quick dessert is perfect for holiday treats, party food ideas, lunchbox sweets, make-ahead snacks, and simple no-bake recipe cravings when you want something rich, fudgy, crunchy, and crowd-friendly without using the oven.


Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup soft caramels

2 tablespoons heavy cream


Instructions

1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.

2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened.

3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

4. In a large bowl, stir together oats, coconut, pecans, cinnamon, and salt.

5. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, then mix until thick and sticky.

6. Press the oat mixture evenly over the graham cracker base.

7. Melt caramels with heavy cream in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.

8. Spread the warm caramel over the oat layer.

9. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

10. Lift from the pan, slice into small squares, and serve chilled.

Notes

Do not cut the bars before they are fully chilled, or the oat layer may crumble and the caramel topping can smear instead of slicing cleanly.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 238
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 126mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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