Samoa Delights

This has become my new favorite!! These cookie bars remind me of the Samoa Girl Scout cookies. One word: Yum! I made them for my family when they came to visit. They were delicious and a huge hit! 

Samoa Delights

adapted from The Taste of Home

1 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons white sugar divided

3/4 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup flaked coconut

1/2 cut sliced almonds

1 jar (12 1/4 oz.) caramel ice cream topping

3/4 cup chocolate chips (I used milk chocolate)

Cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy.  Beat in the extracts. Add the flour,salt and baking powder and mix well. Press into a greased 9 x13 inch pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. 

Remove from oven and prick crust with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tablespoons of sugar. Bake 15 more minutes or until set.

Meanwhile, place coconut and almonds in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl.

Stir in ice cream topping.

Spread over the crust.

Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the edges are bubbly. 

Allow to cool.

In the microwave melt the chocolate chips, stir until smooth.  Spread over the caramel layer. Place in the freezer for a few minutes to set the chocolate.

Cut into bars.

Enjoy!!

~Tiffanee

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