Magic Cookie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350° (325° for glass dish).
2. 2
   In 13 x 9-inch baking pan, melt margarine in oven.
3. 3
   Sprinkle crumbs over margarine; pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs.
4. 4
   Layer evenly with remaining ingredients; press down firmly.
5. 5
   Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned, cool.
6. 6
   Chill if desired.
7. 7
   Cut into bars.
8. 8
   Store loosely covered at room temperature.
9. 9
   Variations; 7-Layer Magic Cookie Bars: Substitute 1 cup (6 ounces) butterscotch flavored chips for 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and proceed as directed above.
10. 10
    Peanut butter flavored chips or white chocolate chips may be substituted for butterscotch flavored chips.
11. 11
    Magic Peanut Cookie Bars: Substitute 2 cups (about 3/4 pound) chocolate-covered peanuts for semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
12. 12
    Magic Rainbow Cookie Bars: Substitute 2 cups plain candy-coated chocolate candies for semi-sweet chocolate chips.