Description
Indulge in the sweet bliss of Caramel Coconut Bars, a delightful dessert inspired by the beloved Samoas Girl Scout cookies. These bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, a rich caramel coconut filling, and a luscious milk chocolate drizzle, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just craving something sweet at home, these irresistible treats are sure to satisfy. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, these Caramel Coconut Bars are not only delicious but also a fun baking project for all skill levels.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- scant ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk chocolate chips
- flaky finishing salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 metal baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, salt, and flour until crumbly. Press firmly into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, honey, heavy cream, and salt over medium heat until bubbling. Stir in vanilla extract and coconut.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for an additional 12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over cooled bars; let set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg