Magic Samoas Layer Bars
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Magic Samoas Layer Bars
Description
The recipe begins by combining crushed vanilla wafers with melted butter to form a firm crust pressed into a baking pan. Sweetened condensed milk is poured evenly over the crust, acting as a glue to hold subsequent layers. Semisweet chocolate morsels, quartered caramels, and shredded sweetened coconut create layered textures and flavors characteristic of the Samoa cookie inspired bars.
Baking the bars until lightly browned causes the condensed milk and layer ingredients to meld, producing a chewy bar with a buttery base, contrasting textures from coconut and candies, and pockets of melted chocolate. Cooling completely before slicing ensures clean cuts and the right texture.
These bars are an indulgent treat suitable for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a dessert. They can be served at room temperature and stored after baking for convenient snacking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter , melted
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafers crumbs
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
- 20 caramels , quartered
- 1 1/3 cups coconut shredded, sweetened
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9 inch baking pan with baking spray.
- Combine vanilla wafer crumbs and butter.
- Press vanilla wafer mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture.
- Layer evenly with chocolate chips, caramels and coconut.
- Press down firmly with a fork.
- Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool completely before cutting and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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