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Samoa Bars
Inspired by the famous girl scout cookies! Moist and crumbly shortbread crust topped with a chewy caramel coconut layer and drizzled with chocolate!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 ticks butter (1 ½ cups)
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Caramel Coconut Layer
- 2 cups caramels unwrapped (see note)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 ½ cups coconut flakes
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Drizzle
- ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips melted
- optional: coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9x13 inch pan with foil and grease with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the crust by creaming together butter and powdered sugar for 2-3 minutes until very light and fluffy. Add flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of your prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust starts to look "dry" and the edges are just barely golden.
- While your crust is baking, prepare the caramel layer. Stir the coconut flakes in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes until the flakes just start to brown (continue to stir throughout and do not cook too long or they will burn!) Remove from heat and immediately transfer to a bowl so they stop cooking.
- Add caramels and heavy cream/milk to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on half power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every so often until mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla, then add coconut flakes and stir.
- After removing crust from oven, pour caramel mixture over the crust. Allow to cool completely. (You can speed up the cooling process by putting it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes)
- Once completely cooled, drizzled melted chocolate chips over bars and sprinkle with coarse sea salt if desired. Cut into squares and serve.
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Notes
- Kraft makes caramel 'bits' which are sold in a bag near the chocolate chips in most grocery stores. One bag of these is perfect for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
120mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
44IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.