Magic Bars & Crock Pot Candy

[@juliejardin8370]

Hooo sweet memory! I am a care giver, I visit older people in their home and help them do whatever they need help with (take shower, get dress, take pills,etc...) and we are not allowed to receive gift or tips or anything (it’s our job and we are already paid, it’s social health services). The only thing I can’t resist it’s baking goods... There was this lady I appreciated her so much, I was helping her and her husband and when her son was visiting she made him is favorite special treat Magic Bars and she kept me a piece. Every time! As year pass she was not cooking anymore, couldn’t because her health was declining. So ounce I made her a complete Magic Bars recipe and bring it to her. She cried, she told me it was a coincidence because her son was actually coming visiting that weekend and he had told her he was so sad because he would never get to eat the Magic Bars anymore! She called it Magic Bars, made them the same way but used dried apricot cut in pieces instead of chocolat. That’s how I got all my best recipes, from the experience holder ladies I have the chance to visit :) I love my job! And I love your videos! Thanks for sharing

[@ML-sy3bn]

That is so kind of you to do that. My mom used to make me a fresh apple cake every year at Christmas. She got to where she couldn't do it any more so I started making it and shared with her.

[@merryanneadair4451]

You sound like an awesome caregiver!! Blessings!

[@juliejardin8370]

@@merryanneadair4451 thank you, I do really like my ladies :)

[@juliejardin8370]

@@ML-sy3bn I am pretty sure this is the best for a cook that cooks with love, to be reward by someone you love baking for you your special recipe :)

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

@juliejardin8370 Thts such a special story.😊 That jus warms my heart 😍...not too many people out there that u can trust to take such gud care of ur family like u do! ❤

[@debifranklin2537]

I made this recipe yesterday and it is awesome! Thanks for sharing it! I had a grocery delivery, and the store was apparently out of sweetened condensed milk, so I looked online on how to make my own. It was simply 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup nonfat dry milk 2/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons melted butter Few drops of vanilla extract, mix all on low speed about a minute. I weighed out about 10 ounces of that to use in this and it worked great. It did taste just like sweetened condensed milk, maybe a little better. Anyway, I thought that might be useful information to anyone that doesn't have sweetened condensed milk on hand and needs some in a recipe.

[@lindaliddell5349]

Thanks

[@melodyrakes5660]

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[@marilynshealy9923]

Probably good for penny pinchers also, sweetened condense milk is pricey.

[@denisecrowe55]

Thanks for sharing this Recipe for Sweetened Condensed Milk 🥛😋 .. yummmmmmmy 😋

[@marilynshealy9923]

@@denisecrowe55 I got on too these in the 80's, everyone loved them, also there are booklets out on many different types on cookie bars, using much of the same ingredients, all very good.

[@bonniesawyer9392]

I really enjoy hearing people like yourself talk about their great childhood memories and I envy them, because that is one thing that I definitely did not have was a good childhood no good memories of doing anything or cooking anything on any special occasion. And then us for girls were put in a girls orphanage me and my little sister stayed for nine years. I really didn’t have any good memories until the Lord sent me my husband in 1975 is when we met and married 1977 and today we are still married and still in love and still love the Lord and have three boys and two girls. So I love listening to the memories of Married couples that have good memories with their kids.

[@TheFarmingPastorsWife]

Money I'm so sorry to hear your challenge is as a child but it's also great to hear how God sent you a wonderful spouse and a wonderful marriage

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

@bonniesawyer9392 my daddy & his siblings (there was 8 of them)grew up in orphanage too 💔 I've bn with my husband for 37yrs which for my age thts rare.

[@joannaryan1478]

Oh I learned you can scrub the glass bake ware with magic eraser. Thank you for being so fun, and all the recipes.

[@marilynvancamp5031]

This recipe was a new recipe when I was still single. I have been making them ever since I have been married. That has 48 years ago. I also put butterscoth chips in mine. Thankyou for sharing. I love the sign.

[@abc123xyz-q2p]

If I can get a hold of the ingredients, I want to try these. Sweet of you to share with us. You have a beautiful smile.

[@LisaV751]

She is very pretty.

[@themermaidstale5008]

My sister introduced me to Magic Cookie Bars. She was the best sister ever! You are so adorable- you should have a TV cooking/chatting show. I might just make Magic Bars this year.

[@lillonce9923]

When my glass bakeware gets like that, I spray them with oven cleaner, let them sit for a while and it wipes right off. Love love love your recipes!

[@jackielittle4498]

I add a bag of Andie’s Mint Pieces to my Christmas Crockpot candy. Yummy addition.

[@droberts1664]

Thats all good hun, i can smell my kitchen. I cant wait till Christmas, i had to try magic bars today. Ill do some at Christmas too. Thank you

[@crawleyr4919]

I am so happy you reminded me about magic bars. I must have the butterscotch chips in there as well thank you!

[@Pamgram1mo]

I've made Magic Cookie Bars since I was in my teens. I'm in my 60's now and it's passed on to my sister and niece doing them now. I just love those bars.

[@wanettahudson8375]

Th for sharing your Recipe I've never seen this before less you and yours

[@joygibson484]

Pressed down, shaken together, running over......did the Imperials sing that? They were my favorite group when I was a teenager, eons ago! 😂

[@connieparker8896]

I just love you and your videos, sorry for the loss of your Daddy when you were so young.. so happy and I am on cloud 9 that you have your Precious family, and the table of your youth, God bless you forevermore

[@kristinacleveland1805]

We call those Hello Dolly squares and pour the Sweetened Condensed milk over everything as the last step so it soaks down into everything else. Yummmm

[@62jennh]

That's how we have always done it too. Gooey Goodness on top of everything!

[@paulaplymesser6917]

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[@shalomsister]

That's what we call them in Texas. We sold them at the bakery I worked at!😊🕊🔥💝✝️💕❣

[@valerieirvin249]

Ahhh, yes, thank you! Just made some n followed this recipe but told my friend when I made them years ago I thought I had poured the sweetened cond. milk on last, holds everything together better Thank you Kristina for that....great recipe.

[@mariewebb7907]

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[@connieparker8896]

Thank you for this recipe, I have been missing this one for many years, God Bless

[@coolstamper]

OH MY…I made the Magic Cookies years ago at Christmas time when my boys were growing up…they are the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! I made them again this last Christmas (2020) and my granddaughter and her family, and friends I gave them to LOVED them too. For anyone who has not tried them, they are a MUST TRY!!! 💕🌸💕

[@marylandmonroe]

I started making magic bars when I was a teenager. I'm retired now, and still love them. If you haven't tried them, do it today!

[@sandraryan7488]

Get some Bar Keepers Friend. It's amazing for cleaning pot and pans and glass and stainless steel!!! Love the recipe and will be making some as soon as my daughter brings the pecans home.

[@coopie624]

These are definitely a favorite at our house! I add butterscotch chips, too. I usually “test bake” a batch or two before Christmas, just for practice! 😂😂

[@jillipepper5353]

😂🤣😂. I practise these through the year as well in case I forget how to make them. Lol

[@themermaidstale5008]

Yeah, sure, coopie624. That’s why you do it. 😜

[@coopie624]

@@themermaidstale5008 😂😂

[@krisheathman9053]

I’m fact, for many years, the recipe for these yummy and delicious “Magic Cookie Bars” was on the back of the Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk label. A little bit of trivia for y’all. Love you Leslie❤️

[@warmlantern0000]

Yesssss. My mom made them. 💕👏💞

[@srileyfrommobileal2307]

Hey Leslie. This reminded me of a recipe I have. Went searching & found it. Recipe called Yummy Bars, where 3 chips are included in the mix with coconut & pecans. Yet no c. milk however. Recipe 2 c All Purpose Flour, 1 tsp. Baking soda, 1/2 c butter, 1 1/2 brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 c coconut, 1 c semisweet choc chips, 1 c butterscotch choc chips, 1 c chopped white chocolate (small pieces), 1 c fine chopped pecans, preheat oven 325. Mix first 2 ingredients, set aside, melt butter add sugar, egg, mix until crumbly. Add all other ingredients except pecans. Mix well. Press mixture onto a ridged cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper & use non stick spray. Press the pecan in on the top & can use foil or rolling pin to help pecans stick into batter mix. Bake 20 mins let cool completely before cutting into bars. You'll have plenty to share & shae them bc it's hard to not want another Yummy Bar. Given to me by a neighbor years ago. ♥️🙏🎄

[@robertagannon442]

I’m so glad I kept reading the comments! I’ve been looking for the bars that do not have a graham cracker crust for years. So glad I😊 found your recipe!

[@henrywieler254]

You are adorable....i love these bars.

[@cherylannlower9472]

I add butterscotch chips on top & pour the sweetened condensed milk on top. I also put nuts under coconut to keep nuts from falling off. Such a great recipe & easy. Great memories!

[@susangerardo-stewart3276]

The crockpoy bags work very well. I use one of my cookie scoops to put on the waxed paper. A whole lot less mess.

[@ruthmccormick3246]

I fuxed all these for Christmas last year and what a huge hit. Thank you for sharing. I ❤ love your channel. God bless you and yours.❤🙏🙏❤

[@TheFarmingPastorsWife]

Thank you Ruth

[@Someone-vn9ce]

LOL I loved it when you said it "twangs my buds." I have to try these, have never had them. God bless you!

[@tinacraft303]

We also use Butterschott Chips and Chocolate Chips

[@kathyinwv250]

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls are also called Buckeyes. Those and Peanut Butter Pinwheels are the 2 must makes at Christmas. And fudge.

[@junegoodwin9345]

Thank you Leslie this one I will definitely make sounds too easy to not do merry Christmas you and your family love you

[@TheFarmingPastorsWife]

Merry Christmas to you too

[@valerieirvin249]

They are Sooo good, 🤗 Great videos, thank you! 👍

[@elizabethcoombe248]

Dear Farming Pastor’s Wife, I have made these for EONS! I have a suggestion, if I can make it, it will finish these off with a shine that will make them even better! Here is my suggestion, pour the Sweetened Condensed Milk as the TOP LAYER instead of on the graham cracker crumbs (you can also substitute corn flake crumbs too!). What this will be is caramelize the top and the CM will also ooze into everything else as it bakes. OH MY GOODNESS, you’ll really like the final result! Give it a try next time you make these MAGIC BARS! Now, I’ve got to make them in the next couple of days!

[@debbiepowers4743]

What do you use to keep the graham cracker crust from falling apart if you don’t use the sweetened condensed milk?

[@bjohnson1149]

I'm a new subscriber. So glad I found you on KZbin. You are delightful. I'm a Christian too, so that makes us "sisters." Merry Christmas.

[@TheFarmingPastorsWife]

Welcome and thank you for subscribing. And yes we are sisters! Merry Christmas

[@chrisdickson1813]

On the crockpot candy, I think I would pour it into a large rimmed baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper and then cut into squares once cooled. Pull out of pan with the paper and it would make cutting so much easier

[@ThaOGStephieG82]

Sis in Christ ♥ you are absolutely beautiful! I pray that Jesus continues to pour into your cup to overflow 🙏 Your light is much needed and your voice and laughter a song for the soul! TY 🥰 I will be making several of your recipes this season..

[@TheFarmingPastorsWife]

Thank you

[@jerrilynernsting903]

I love magic bars long time so your ideas will be good for christmas a my grandkids will love these bars..

[@elizabethsouth5461]

you are so adorable 😊 Thank you for the magic bar recipe. I have never made them, but I certainly will now. thank you

[@alleynanci]

Ya, I love cookin too! Hard to think people don’t like to cook.

[@cindyrigsby5746]

Looks so good. I live in Kentucky and I don’t know if I’ve ever ate them. I’m going to make them for sure. Love your channel.

[@supersleuth3161]

oh boy, sweets, yummy! I love magic cookie bars !! They also bring back great family memories...

[@lyngruen8607]

I'm baking as I watch.....IT DOES SMELL WONDERFUL 😁👍🌹

[@maryannditullio2581]

These candy cookies look and sound amazing! Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@sheilamansfield1190]

You are so Sweet!! Thank You so much!! 🙏❤️❤️🙏

[@annlee368]

I use to make all these things but as we get older not able to do as much. We always made sugar cookie that the recipe was over 100 years old. My neighbor always made a cheese pie with a fig filling , it was very good!

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Looks so good sure to be good for our kids.big a little send home w kids..I already like magic bars..thanks so much holiday treats..

[@caroldougherty928]

Doll l have been cooking for my family for 48 years. I don’t bake so much anymore but l baked everything for years.

[@susanhighfield8284]

For your crock pot candy, I think I'd melt the white candy with nuts alone. Then add the chips after you mixed the nuts in good. That way you would have strips of flavor plus it would be more visually appealing. I also think I'd pour it into prepared cookie sheets and break it into pieces instead of mounds. Just a thought.

[@galenewsom8271]

When I was a little girl they were called hello dolly bars,they were with a cherry in center where you would cut them, delish

[@missyretzlaff758]

I have had many problems with my glass pans getting stained like that. I learned that the reason they get like that is because of using cooking spray in them. I also had that problem with my skillets, it burns on and does not come off. I have purchased a couple new skillets and one I do not use any spray in and it is perfect. The other I used spray in and it has a big brown stain where it hit the sides of the pan. Don't be ashamed of your pan, I know that it does that! I am going to make these for Christmas treats!

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

I've also heard tht cooking spray damages pans...its done it to my pizza pans.

[@kathrynreed9724]

I must have missed this, but it sure looked good. I will save this recipe.

[@trudyedwards5825]

Oh my gosh...Looks so good... God Bless you and your family.. MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@anntravis6537]

I'm going to try this recipe and the crockpot recipe

[@debradavis1764]

You can also use an SOS on the glass dishes, it cleans all of the dishes w/o scratching it. My mother cleaned all her casserole and baking ware i still have them and that's how I keep them completely clean and not one scratch!

[@carolynseiler2068]

I clean my glass pan with a SOS pad looks like new💜😊 MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

[@themermaidstale5008]

@Carolyn Seiler Magic Eraser would probably work, too. 😀

[@warmlantern0000]

Magic bars. 💕My mom made us kids these at Christmas. And I made them for my kids at Christmas. And I still make them at Christmas and put in tins for my kids and their husbands.

[@connieparker8896]

You are so funny and remind me of me and my Sisters, they are passed now, but to watch you reminds me of them, I wished you had a chat site so us lady’s could just have Bible study and laugh and giggle

[@cindylafontaine7344]

Your receipt looks awesome 👌

[@loribell3239]

Gurlll! I can hardly wait to try these! Thank you 🙏

[@kimmmaknerhof3328]

Less talk and more action will able you to give us more recipes! Happy holidays 🙋‍♀️😊🙋‍♀️

[@brenvanbuskirk3741]

Hello dollys..was what we called them..more coconut the better..really good wih butterscotch chips

[@coolstamper]

I LOVE these...they are theBEST cookies. I haven’t mad them in years, but I am going to this year. But, from what I remember I put all the ingredients in the pan and then pour the milk over everything. I bet raisins would be good in that candy recipe too!!! New subbie here!!! 💕

[@gailwalker6872]

Love these bars. A Brillo soap wool pad will take that baked on crud off the pan handle.💕😜

[@evie1740]

Also Bar Keepers friend just rinse well!❤

[@lisarudnick866]

I just found your channel, I am in love with your cabinets/color

[@TheFarmingPastorsWife]

Our house is older, it is my home place that was built in 1951

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

@TheFarmingPastorsWife Mine are a similar color....their like a blue ish-gray.

[@kayeautry2618]

Yes in Arkansas and Tennessee they are hello dolly bars thank u for reminding me of these u are beautiful

[@Pamela_Gram]

We call them MAGIC COOKIE BARS and they are delicious. I made a ton of them in the 80's and 90's. I haven't made them in over 20 yrs. I now do Pecan Pie bars. I'll see if I still have that I can show you the recipe. I get so many compliments on them.

[@Pamela_Gram]

Pecan Pie Bars Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup cold butter 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 eggs 1 1/2-2 cups pecans Instructions Combine flour, butter and brown sugar with a pastry blender or 2 knives until crumbly. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Beat eggs well and add in condensed milk and lemon juice. Stir well, add in pecans to coat. When crust is done, pour pecan mixture over crust. Return to oven and bake for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool completely before cutting. Store in air tight container at room temperature. Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars Ingredients for the crust 2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed for the filling 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 full cup pecan halves 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips Instructions Using a pastry blender, combine flour, brown sugar and cubed better until it resembles a cornmeal (this can also be done in a food processor.) Press crust mixture into an ungreased 9x13 pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. While crust is baking, beat together eggs, corn syrup, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and melted butter. Stir in pecans. Remove crust from oven and spread chocolate chips evenly over warm crust. Spread filling over chocolate chips. Cover with foil and return to oven. Bake for 15 minutes, remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before serving. recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com

[@Fannieannie2024]

We make these too but always add butterscotch chips and swap walnuts for the pecans. I've also used almonds.

[@jaellenwarren1895]

I remember when coconut was packaged in a can!

[@TheFarmingPastorsWife]

Me too

[@elizabeththeriot4823]

I still buy coconut in a can!! Makes the best coconut cake!!

[@denagustafson6070]

What on Earth is canned coconut? Is it creamy? I’ve never even heard of it, but I’m intrigued.....

[@jaellenwarren1895]

@@denagustafson6070 no it was just soft flaky coconut! I think it was more moist than the stuff in bags.

[@denagustafson6070]

@@jaellenwarren1895, thanks for the information.

[@dorothybowman9215]

You can spay oven cleaner on the handles on the glass pan. It works great!

[@deborahvonfeldt7394]

Love the magic cookie bars! You are so cute!

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Try christmas trees is great make w marshmallow its so food..yes you are right family a great memories..thankyou ..

[@patriciaward6102]

Yummy 😋, I use Corse salt will take that built up cooking spray off easily.

[@michele-kt]

We call them Magic Cookie Bars. The first time I made them was around 1984 with my niece and nephew! They are SOOO GOOD!

[@penneycoosenberry5657]

Thank You For Sharing Your Recipes ! So Looking Forward To Christmas 🎄 Family Gatherings With My Families of Home & Church ! Nice To Have A New & Hope It Becomes Traditional ! Can Give In Christmas Tins For Gifts, God bless You & Yours ! Merry Christmas, Penney C. , Tn

[@daniart8182]

Looks yummy. Must try!

[@gretchenkoontz2836]

Thank you for this great recipe!!

[@KaraokeJohn1]

So I just made the crockpot recipe couldn't find just plain peanut butter chips and used the more expensive reese's which was miniature reese's cups and reese's pieces combined. They melted fine. However I might use a 20oz jar of peanut butter instead and see how that works. Thanks for the awesome recipe 😁

[@jerrilynernsting903]

One of my favs on any holidays..so good we will have treat our self..

[@11candy11]

Looks delicious. I just found your channel. Your videos are so wholesome, friendly, and helpful. By the way: You have an incredible smile. 😇

[@TheFarmingPastorsWife]

Thank you

[@evie1740]

Yes she does! Beauiful smile!!

[@cindybass9734]

Look at Dollar General stores for smaller bags of semi sweet morsels.

[@rubytaylor4566]

Yummy, Leslie. Miss Ruby

[@vgil1278]

If you added butterscotch morsels with the chocolate, they'd be what we call 7 Layer Bars.

[@chuckmckendry194]

I knew this looked familiar. I, myself, have never made 7 layer bars. My mom and grandma make them.

[@sassypants5716]

My mom always made 7 layer bars at Christmas and they were so addictive. I make them now but haven’t in a while so I’m overdue!

[@karenpierced6491]

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[@gottahavefaith2971]

Utube just notified me of your channel today. I had to subscribe. Feels like I’m in the kitchen with you. I’m definitely gonna have to try your recipes. Your peanut butter balls are totally different than my recipe. Mine requires no cooking or baking of any kind. Wish we got to see the end result of those peanut butter balls. Looks like my crockpot is getting ready to be used. Lol 😂 Happy New Year to all

[@TheFarmingPastorsWife]

Welcome and thank you for subscribing

[@happyinharned9583]

i pour the eagle brand ontop, they stick together better.

[@sassypants5716]

I’ve always done it that way too.

[@lgpollock68]

Me too🤭

[@sharonbreedlove3474]

I use chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, I also pour the milk on top. I've been making them for 60 some years.

[@hbenny5752]

@@sharonbreedlove3474so to make sure i understand, instead of pouring the milk when she does it, you do it on top, instead? Not two cans, one inside and one top?

[@8SmileyLady]

It's now 2021 and this recipe came out about 52 years ago. I've been making it nearly every year for Thanksgiving since then. It had walnuts in the recipe rather than pecans. My husband isn't a chocolate fan so I sprinkle half the pan with butterscotch chips and chocolate on the remainder.

[@8SmileyLady]

Whoops the sweetened condensed milk was poured over the top with the original recipe.

[@gail4214]

Before my husband passed I would have to save him a little in the can. Miss those days

[@lesliecooley4990]

I was so worried about my glass pans and the bottoms of my cooking pots too. It was not until a close friend observed my struggle and recommended 2 options. The first was Bar Keepers Friend in the cleaning section, looks kinda like a can or AJAX, the second was a combination of vinegar and baking soda. What the Bar Keepers will not get off, the other should. ♥️

[@lindaliddell5349]

Just made these. Amazing...thanks!

[@TheFarmingPastorsWife]

So glad you liked them....

[@dianamahar483]

I’ve been making this for YEARS ..family expects it !!! I also add Butterscotch chips to it...

[@diannelindley7772]

Clorox bleach, warm water let sit in. Over night, will be clean in morning

[@teririvera]

I had butterscotch chips too

[@viviansmith8207]

Both look amazing

[@rubytaylor4566]

Yummy 😊 Miss Ruby

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Yes butterscotch chips is good in magic bars.

[@ajlanders]

I came across your channel today. I love it!!

[@karenwiley2889]

My glass pans also. I have a hard time cleaning that part off. Shows that you use it.

[@sheliajones8238]

First time watching you I really enjoyed your video thank you so much for the first recipe you've done I know my kids would love that. I am going to make them tomorrow thank you so much for the recipe hope you have a wonderful and a very blessed holiday season thank you again God bless you

[@robinwall7378]

I make those but I use 2,different kinds of chips yum yum yum ❤

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Magic bars are so good..

[@bonniesawyer9392]

Thank you Leslie just give me a date and I’ll be there for the goodies and to see my friend lol

[@YouSUBSCRIBE739]

@bonniesawyer9392 Me too! 😊🤷 LOL😂

[@maryjanegibson7743]

In Canada, the magic bars are called Hello Dolly bars or Hello Dollies. Thought you'd find this interesting to know of the regional differences.

[@rockywatson737]

Drain real good and chop up cherries and put in your bars its so good