If you’ve ever dreamed of a dessert that’s part cookie, part fudgy brownie, and 100% addictive, meet your new obsession: Ooey Gooey Bars.

With a buttery shortbread base, a thick layer of sweetened condensed milk, and a golden, crackly top that shatters into a chewy, caramel-like center, these bars are ridiculously easy, shockingly rich, and guaranteed to disappear before you finish cutting them.

And the best part? Only 5 ingredients. No mixer. No oven stress. Just pure, melt-in-your-mouth decadence in under 30 minutes.

Let’s make the dessert that’s earned its name—ooey, gooey, and utterly irresistible.

Why You’ll Be Hooked
✅ Only 5 ingredients—pantry staples you already own
✅ Ready in 30 minutes (plus chilling)
✅ No mixer, no fancy tools
✅ Naturally nut-free
✅ Perfect for gifts, parties, or midnight cravings1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1½ cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or gluten-free cookie crumbs)
Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional but highly recommended)
💡 Pro tip: For extra crunch, swap ½ cup graham crumbs with toasted coconut or chopped pecans.

Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper (leave overhang for easy removal).

In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and 3 tbsp of the melted butter until it resembles wet sand.

Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.

2. Make the Ooey Gooey Filling
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and remaining butter.

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth and glossy (about 1.5–2 minutes total).