Magic squares

25 min
Medio
6 ingredients

Magic squares

Magic squares are a very popular dessert in several Latin American countries, known for their simplicity and delicious flavor. Although the name may vary, in other places they are also called "condensed milk bars" or simply "sweet bars". This dessert has its origins in home cooking, where easily available ingredients are used to create a treat that combines crunchy and creamy textures. It is common to find variations that add coconut or nuts, providing more flavor and variety. Their popularity has transcended borders thanks to their quick preparation and the charming contrast between the crunchy base and the soft, sweet filling.

How to Prepare Magic Squares

Ingredients: Graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut, nuts, and margarine.

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Melt the margarine in the microwave for about 5 seconds.

In a rectangular pan, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine and press evenly and firmly onto the bottom.

Pour the condensed milk evenly over the base.

Sprinkle the chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts in even layers on top of the milk.

Bake for about 15-20 minutes.

Remove the pan and let it cool on the counter for about 45 minutes, then cut into squares and refrigerate.

Cuadrados mágicos

Ingredients (6)

  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Unsweetened coconut
  • Walnuts
  • Margarine

Instructions (11 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. 2 Melt the margarine in the microwave for about 5 seconds
  3. 3 In a rectangular pan
  4. 4 mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine and press evenly and firmly onto the bottom
  5. 5 Pour the condensed milk evenly over the base
  6. 6 Sprinkle the chocolate chips
  7. 7 coconut
  8. 8 and nuts in even layers on top of the milk
  9. 9 Bake for about 15-20 minutes
  10. 10 Remove the pan and let it cool on the counter for about 45 minutes
  11. 11 then cut into squares and refrigerate