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January 22, 2020

Samoa Bars – Girl Scout Inspired

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Samoa Bars with a tender shortbread crust, coconut, chocolate, and caramel bits are similar to magic bars but are inspired by the ever-popular Samoa Girl Scout Cookie. via @jugglingactmama

Samoa Bars with a tender shortbread crust, coconut, chocolate, and caramel bits are similar to magic bars but are inspired by the ever-popular Samoa Girl Scout Cookie.

Samoa Bars - a cookie bar on cream colored napkins and wooden table

Samoa Bars

There’s something totally irresistible to me about a Girl Scout Samoa Cookie. I have a serious weakness for shortbread cookies, but when you add chocolate, coconut and caramel, I’m totally sold.

These Samoa Bar cookies are similar to my Shortbread Magic Bars Recipe, but they are based, of course, on the famous Girl Scout cookie. I think you’re going to really love these bars!

Shopping List

Here is what you will need for this recipe:

  • salted butter
  • all-purpose flour
  • sugar
  • salt
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • shredded coconut
  • Caramel Candy Bits
  • sweetened condensed milk

Can you use regular milk instead of sweetened condensed milk?

No, sweetened condensed milk is much sweeter than regular milk. Evaporated milk cannot be used either. However, you can use coconut milk as a substitute in this Samoa Bars recipe.

Close up of two Samoa Bars on cream colored napkins and wooden table

How to Make Samoa Bars

  1. Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F.
  2. Line a pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the butter, flour, sugar, and salt until the dough comes together.
  4. Firmly pat the shortbread crust down into the bottom of the pan as evenly as possible.
  5. Bake the crust for 13 minutes and then remove it from the oven.
  6. Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips, coconut, and caramel bits over the top of the crust.
  7. After that, pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top as evenly as possible.
  8. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the top begins to become golden brown.
  9. Cool, cut, and store any extras in the fridge!

Note: I absolutely LOVE these Sistema Baking Boxes for storing my baked goods. Find them here:

Tips for Making Samoa Bars:

  • Lining your pan with parchment paper will help keep the bars from sticking and make it easy to remove them from the pan.
  • Do not use regular caramels as they will harden back up after a day and be difficult to eat.
  • To make the sweetened condensed milk easier to pour, first place it in a microwave-safe container and microwave for about 30 seconds.
Close up of Girl Scout inspired Samoa Bars cream colored napkins

How long are Samoa Bars good for?

These bars will keep for about 5 days if you store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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  • Easy Blueberry Bars
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
  • Oatmeal Fig Bars
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Samoa Bars

With a tender shortbread crust, coconut, chocolate, and caramel bits, these Samoa Bars are inspired by the ever-popular Samoa Girl Scout Cookie.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: samoa bars
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Bake Crust: 13 minutes
Total Time: 36 minutes
Servings: 36 bars
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Ang Paris

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Equipment

  • 9×12 OR 9×13 Baking Pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Dry Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup caramel bits
  • 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F.
  • Line a pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, mix together the butter, flour, sugar, and salt until the dough comes together.
  • Firmly pat the shortbread crust down into the bottom of the pan as evenly as possible.
  • Bake the crust for 13 minutes and then remove it from the oven.
  • Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips, coconut, and caramel bits over the top of the crust.
  • After that, pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top as evenly as possible.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the top begins to become golden brown.
  • Cool, cut, and store any extras in the fridge!

Notes

These bars will keep for about 5 days if you store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Tips for Making Samoa Bars:

  • Lining your pan with parchment paper will help keep the bars from sticking and make it easy to remove them from the pan.
  • Do not use regular caramels as they will harden back up after a day and be difficult to eat.
  • To make the sweetened condensed milk easier to pour, first place it in a microwave-safe container and microwave for about 30 seconds.
Note about Sweetened Condensed Milk:
You cannot substitute evaprate milk or whole milk. However, you can use coconut milk as a substitute in this recipe.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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