Caramel Coconut Bars
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Caramel Coconut Bars, a perfect sweet treat for any occasion! These bars feature a buttery shortbread crust layered with a rich caramel coconut filling and topped with a luscious chocolate drizzle. Inspired by the classic Samoas cookies, these gooey bars are not only simple to make but also incredibly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and salt to form the shortbread crust, then press evenly into the baking dish.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes until golden.
- For the filling, combine butter, brown sugar, honey, heavy cream, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted and smooth; then mix in shredded coconut and vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven for another 12-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over warm bars. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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