5-Ingredient Magic Cookies
This recipe captures all the gooey, textural magic of a classic 7-layer bar in a ridiculously easy five-ingredient cookie. Forget the layers—just mix everything in one bowl and bake. Sweetened condensed milk acts as the perfect binder, creating a chewy, caramelized cookie packed with coconut, cashews, and chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 ½ cups Roasted cashews
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 (14-ounce) can Sweetened condensed milk
Steps
- 1
Set your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the shredded coconut, roasted cashews, quick-cooking oats, and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large bowl.
- 3
Pour the can of sweetened condensed milk over the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
- 4
Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- 5
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear set.
- 6
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool.
Pro tips
- Use quick-cooking oats for this recipe. Old-fashioned or steel-cut oats have a different texture and will not soften properly during baking.
- Using pre-roasted cashews is a key step for developing deep, nutty flavor. If you only have raw nuts, give them a quick toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing. This is a critical step, as the condensed milk needs to set for the cookies to achieve their signature chewy texture and hold their shape.