SAMOAS BARS - JUST LIKE THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!
These bars are an easy-to-make copycat version of the coconut/caramel/chocolate/shortbread Girl Scout cookie that seem to come less and less to a box every year... maybe it's just me... I LOVE these cookies - I have been an addict since I was in the Girl Scouts at age 5, and upon first bite I knew these bars and I would have a long, loving relationship (when I'm not at the gym frantically trying to elliptical away the evidence of my coconut-caramel love affair). :) NOTE: Prep time includes cooling time.
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 2h25m
Yield 1 9x13 pan, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- For the cookie base: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, and spray it lightly with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter, until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Working at a low speed, gradually beat in flour and salt until mixture is crumbly, like wet sand.
- Pour crumbly dough into prepared pan and press into an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until base is set and edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the topping: Unwrap the caramels and place in a large microwave-safe bowl with milk and salt.
- Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, stopping to stir a few times to help the caramel melt. When smooth, fold in toasted coconut with a spatula.
- Put dollops of the topping all over the shortbread base. Using the spatula, spread the topping in an even layer. Let topping set until cooled.
- When cooled, cut into 30 bars with a large knife or a pizza cutter.
- Once bars are cut, melt chocolate in a small bowl. Heat it on high in the microwave in 45-second intervals, stirring thoroughly to prevent scorching.
- Dip the base of each bar into the chocolate and place on a clean piece of wax paper.
- Use remaining chocolate (or melt a bit of additional chocolate, if necessary) to drizzle bars with chocolate to finish.
- Let chocolate set completely before storing in an airtight container.
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Muhammadparyal Muhammadparyal
[email protected]Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again.
zakirjanabbasi786
[email protected]These bars are best served cold.
All-rounder Roaster
[email protected]I would recommend using high-quality chocolate for this recipe.
Ahmedabad Islamabad
[email protected]These bars are time-consuming to make, but they are worth it.
Mitchelle Sibanda
[email protected]I found the instructions to be a bit confusing, but I was able to figure it out eventually.
semonti arisha
[email protected]These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they are still good.
Wisdom Gbemu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really liked these bars. The coconut flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the chocolate.
Bossco ebenezer
[email protected]I made these bars for my daughter's birthday party and she loved them. They were a big hit with all the kids.
Sami Camera
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they taste just like the Girl Scout cookies!
Ghada ragab
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these bars. The coconut and chocolate are a perfect match.
Pallabi Karki
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They were so good that people were coming back for seconds.
Lillian Umasor
[email protected]These samoas bars were a huge hit at my party! They were so delicious and everyone loved them.
jaan agha
[email protected]I have tried this recipe multiple times, and it comes out perfect every time! My family absolutely loves them. They are also really easy to make, which is a bonus.