Is there anyone else who thinks the tiny boxes of girl scout cookies are a rip off???
Now don't get me wrong, I supported one of our local troops and bought a few boxes.
There are not enough cookies for the price. This is just my own ranting soap box here. Please don't take this personally if you have a girl in scouts!
I would just rather bake my own homemade girl scout recipes.
I tried these homemade Samoa Bars last night...mmmm...I think these are even better than the real deal.(I could eat the whole pan, but I won't because summer is right around the corner)
Pair it with a cup of coffee and you have a real treat. Maybe even a great breakfast...but I wouldn't know about that! Wink, wink!
Yes!!! They are as yummy as they look.
Ready, Set, GO BAKE!!!!
Homemade Samoas recipe:
Recipe
Homemade Samoa Bars
Homemade Samoa Bars - shortbread cookies topped with a caramel coconut layer and dipped in chocolate.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
For the Topping
- 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 12-oz chewy caramels, I used Kraft
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spread the coconut evenly on a baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes, stirring every 1-2 minutes, until coconut is golden. Cool on baking sheet, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter, until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Slowly beat in flour and salt until mixture is crumbly.
- Pour the dough crumbs into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes. The edges should be lightly brown. Cool completely on a wire rack before adding the topping.
- Unwrap the caramels and place in a small sauce pan with the salt and milk. Heat on medium low heat until melted and creamy. Stir in the toasted coconut.
- Spread the mixture over the cooled crust. Let cool completely. Cut into 24 squares.
- Place the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Continue heating for 15 seconds, stirring after each time. Do not over heat.
- Dip the bottoms of the bars in the chocolate and place on a piece of wax paper to set.
- Place the remaining chocolate in a small plastic bag and cut off one corner. Drizzle the chocolate over the tops of the bars. Let set. Store in a sealed container on the counter. Makes 24 squares.
Notes
Lightly adapted from these Samoas Bars
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 285Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 116mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 2gSugar: 25gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Sweet and Savory
These look really good. I have to try these.
GroverFamily
Thanks for stopping by on Friday Followers! Im now following you back...and I totally agree on the tiny expensive box of girl scout cookies...i love them but i dont like paying the price...homemade is a great idea!
Kelly L
Yum!
Love,
Kelly
Jenni
OH YUM! going to try these!
The Phillips Place
Samoa's are my husband's fave! I am checking the pantry now to see if I have what I need...and send most of them to work with him, because you are sooo right about summer being just around the corner!! 🙂
Sarah
Oh I am so gonna try these, asap! Thanks Jocelyn!! xoxo
Amber Zimmerman
Those look soooooo yummy! I just downed an entire box of thin mint cookies BY MYSELF! Oy! Those things are the devil.
Courtney Baker
Oh my. Seriously those look AMAZING!
MrsB
they look INCREDIBLE.
Jessica
going to have to try those for sure!
carissa @ lowercase letters
oh heavens... bless you for sharing this sweet goodness with all of us!
Kaz and Amy
Those look so delicious! I can't wait to try them!
Have a wonderful Thursday!
Adie
These are my favorite girl scout cookies! I did not buy any this year but trust me I have sent a few to campo in previous years!
Mindy
You spoke right to my heart.. or my stomach. 😉 I LOVE Samoas!! I also have a hard time dishing out the cash for so many (read sarcasm) cookies. I will have to try this one for sure, and there is a bonus in there: I won't have to share very much, only me and a couple of kiddos like the things!
LeAnna
You are single handedly going to be responsible for all the weight I gain this pregnancy. I hope you can live with that.
Those look incredible.
Brandi
Jocelyn,
Oh my goodness! These look so yummy! You should make up batches of these and sell them on Etsy! Ha Ha!
Brandi
Angie S
Yum! I'm gonna have to bake some up!
The Crispins
I am so glad you posted this! Can't wait to try it!
gina
YUMMY!!! Those GS cookies are MY favorite, but only 15 come in a box- 15!!
amy
Those look delicious! I agree with you on the cookies. Especially when I eat a whole row in one sitting; there's not much left after that. hehe
On a side note, I responded to the frosting tip question on my blog. :o)