These Raspberry Pistachio Magic Bars are a stepped up version of the classic bar! Sweet, salty with a pop of fresh fruit and just plain DELISH!
I don’t know about you guys, but over the years I’ve had my share of magic cookie bars.
Have you heard of them?
You know, the bar with the chocolate chips, coconut and nuts drizzled with sweetened condensed milk all atop a buttery graham cracker crust?
Well, today I’m stepping up the magic cookie bar with my own little version!
Let’s start from the bottom up, shall we?
I opted to swap out the graham cracker crust for a delicious, slightly salty pretzel crust, because pretzels are a food group at our house.
Then I topped the crust with a totally scrumptious combination of white and semisweet chocolate chips, unsweetened shredded coconut, pistachios and here’s the kicker, fresh raspberries!
My version is perfect for summer! The raspberries really give the classic bar that added pop of flavor.
This is one dessert that’s sure to tickle your tastebuds folks! Sweet, salty and just plain DELISH! Enjoy!
If you’re looking for some other delectable fruit-filled spring/summer desserts, try my Strawberry Shortcake Macarons or my Almond Blackberry Financiers.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Raspberry Pistachio Magic Bars Recipe:
The pistachio/raspberry combination is one of my faves, but if you have another favorite nut, feel free to substitute.
I used a combo of semisweet and white chocolate chips. I love the two different kinds together, but you could use just one or substitute milk chocolate for the semisweet, if desired.
Raspberry Pistachio Magic Bars
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Pretzel Crust
- 2 cups finely crushed pretzel crumbs
- 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
Topping
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup unsweentened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups raspberries
- 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk, (I use Eagle brand)
Instructions
Pretzel Crust
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Srapy a 9x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, then lightly spray the parchment.
- In a medium bowl, combine pretzel crumbs and sugar. Mix until combined. Add melted butter and mix together with a fork until well blended. Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle crust with white chocolate and semisweet chocolate chips, pistachios and coconut. Sprinkle with the raspberries, crushing each one a bit with your fingers before adding. Drizzle the sweentened condensed milk evenly over the top. Bake the bars for about 30 minutes until lightly browned. Let the bars cool on a wire rack before cutting them into squares.
Watching the one before baking, covered with condensed milk I feel like a child listening to beautiful story never told before… amazed totally. … eyes wide opened and waiting for a slice to pop out :-)Thank you !
Thanks so much! Hope you give them a try!
WOWZA! This is one incredible sweet treat! So decadent….and pretty! Perfect for spring!
These really are so tasty Annie! We love the added raspberries for the additional pop of spring/summer flavor!
Magic indeed! What a lovely treat! And with raspberries and pistachios it must be a flavour sensation! Wish I had a couple right now :) Pinned!
I’ve always loved the raspberry/pistachio combo Dawn. They go perfectly with the chocolate! Have a wonderful weekend!
With fresh raspberries, these magic bars are next level, Mary Ann! Beautiful and delicious!
Thanks Marissa! I’ve always loved the raspberry/pistachio/chocolate combo!
I make magic cookie bars for almost every occasion as they are a family favourite! I love that you’ve taken them up a notch with fresh berries and pistachios, and the pretzel crust is such a great idea. Pinning these to make some time soon!
They’ve always been a favorite at our house too. Hope you enjoy them Leanne!
Wonderful, delicious idea! And so pretty too!
Thanks Chris!
These look so gorgeous! I am rather ashamed to say I have never had a magic bar before, but I will definitely be trying yours soon!!
Thanks Alex! Hope you enjoy them!
You’re combining a bunch of my favorite thing in one dessert! I MUST try these soon!
Hope you enjoy them Kelsie!
These are most definitely the end all be all of magic bars, Mare!!! I absolutely LOVE every single ingredient in these! I’m going to call these genius magic cookie bars! AND, I’m definitely making these… ASAP! Pinned! Cheers!
Lol! Thanks Chey! And thanks for pinning!
These look amazing!! I love anything with a pretzel crust!!
Me too Joanne! Like I said, pretzels are a food group at our house!
What fun flavor combination you’ve got going on here! Love all the textures too!
Thanks Kev! These are so tasty!
Oh Mary Ann! I wish I was your neighbour. If you needed trouble polishing off any of these, you could count on me!!! SO good. Magic bars are my fave!
I wish you were too Katherine!
I’m melting with that close up shot, Mare! Total drool fest going on over here! I adore magic bars, but haven’t made them in SO long… I love the flavors and textures, but THIS is truly magic! Those flavors have me all heart eyes!
Thanks Traci!
OMG, Mary Ann! These look and sound so so dang good! I love the idea of the pistachios in there, too. Ok, and the white chocolate. And that pretzel crust. Definitely making these!
Hope you enjoy them Laura!
Mary Ann, these look sooooo GOOD! The raspberry and pistachio are a brilliant combination and that pretzel crust is everything!
Thanks so much Kelly!
This recipe sounds amazing!
Am I able to double it up in a “9×13” Pyrex dish with the same temp and time?
Thank you!!!
Hi Bella! I’ve only tested the recipe in the pan mentioned. If you give another size pan a try, let me know!