Easy Homemade Samoas Cookie Bars Recipe: A Delicious Twist on a Classic
Calling all coconut cookie enthusiasts! Your wish is my command. You may remember my Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies. The delightful cookies featuring a buttery shortbread base, a luscious caramel-coconut topping, and a decadent dark chocolate drizzle? Well, they’re back, but this time, they’re in easy-to-make bar form, all thanks to your amazing requests!
For the past few months, my inbox has been flooded with emails, Facebook messages, Tweets, and Instagram pleas for a simplified version of the iconic cookie recipe. Let’s be honest: While the homemade Samoas cookies are incredibly close in taste and texture to the original Girl Scout treat, I wouldn’t exactly classify them as a “quick and easy” dessert. They require time and effort.
Therefore, I dedicated the last few weeks to transforming the original recipe into a streamlined cookie bar recipe. This eliminates the need to refrigerate and roll out the dough, and cut it into individual shapes. I’ve developed a simple shortbread base perfectly sized for a 13-by-9-inch baking pan, tweaked the coconut-to-caramel ratio for maximum flavor, and increased the amount of rich dark chocolate. For an extra touch of decadence, I dip the bottom of each cookie bar in chocolate. However, if you’re short on time, you can easily skip this step without sacrificing too much of that authentic Samoas flavor.
These Samoas cookie bars are perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. They’re also a fantastic way to enjoy the flavors of Girl Scout cookies year-round!
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Homemade Samoas Cookie Bars
