Ingredients for Samoas Bars Just Like The Girl Scout Cookies
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 14 ounces caramels
- ¼ cup milk
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Cooking spray
- Pinch of salt
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How to Make Samoas Bars Just Like The Girl Scout Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift out the finished bars, and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough will be crumbly.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the crust cools, prepare the caramel topping: Unwrap 14 ounces caramels and place in a large microwave-safe bowl with ¼ cup milk and a pinch of salt.
- Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the caramels are completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut.
- Spread the caramel-coconut mixture evenly over the cooled shortbread crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the topping to set.
- Once set, melt 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Cut the bars into 30 pieces using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Dip the bottom of each bar into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on wax paper to set.
- Drizzle remaining chocolate over the bars for decoration.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate is completely set before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
64g
Fat
47g
Carbs
9g
