Description

Indulge in the rich, gooey delight of Caramel Coconut Bars, a heavenly treat inspired by the famous Samoas Girl Scout cookies. These bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a luscious caramel coconut filling and finished with a silky milk chocolate drizzle. Perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or craving a sweet snack at home—these bars are sure to impress with their irresistible flavor and chewy texture. Easy to make and customizable, they offer endless possibilities for delicious variations.

Ingredients

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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter (softened)
⅓ cup (70g) brown sugar (light or dark)
¼ teaspoon salt
1¼ cups (157g) all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
6 tablespoons (86g) unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
¾ cup (156g) brown sugar (light or dark)
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup (60g) heavy cream
scant ½ teaspoon salt
1¼ cups (105g) sweetened shredded coconut
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¾ cup (125g) milk chocolate chips
flaky finishing salt (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
For the shortbread crust, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add salt and flour; mix until combined, then press into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
For the filling, melt butter with brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in honey, heavy cream, and salt; simmer for 3-5 minutes. Fold in shredded coconut and vanilla extract.
Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for another 12-15 minutes until bubbly.
After cooling slightly, melt chocolate chips and drizzle over bars.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
Calories: 190
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg