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Shortcut Samoa Cookie Bars

Chocolate chips, salted caramel, sweetened coconut, and a decadent Oreo crust combine to make the ultimate shortcut Samoa cookie bars. Whether you know them as Samoas or Caramel Delites, you'll be thrilled with this easy at-home version of the Girl Scout classic.

Ingredients

  • 15 Oreo cookies
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons, 2 oz., 57 grams) unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup corn flakes
  • 1 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • (about 2 dozen) soft candy caramels
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C). Line a 9x9” baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside.
  • Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs, either using a food processor or by enclosing them tightly in a zip-top plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Add the melted butter and stir to combine well. Spread the Oreo mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan and press firmly into a crust using a spatula or flat-bottomed cup.
  • Lightly crush the corn flakes in your fist, then sprinkle evenly across the crust, followed by the coconut flakes and chocolate chips.
  • In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each one, until the caramels are melted and the mixture can be stirred into a smooth sauce. (You could also melt them together on the stovetop, of course.) Stir in the sea salt, then drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the bars.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the caramel is bubbling vigorously. Allow pan to cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before slicing and serving. Store at room temperature or in the fridge for up to a week. (Ha!)

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 230 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 14 mg, Sodium: 106 mg, Potassium: 129 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 17 g, Vitamin A: 180 IU, Vitamin C: 0.5 mg, Calcium: 32 mg, Iron: 2.1 mg
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