These No Bake Samoa Bars will have your Girl Scout cookie craving satisfied when it's not cookie season! Cashew coconut crust, date caramel with plenty more coconut and the perfect chocolate drizzle! A simple sweet decadent treat!
Girl Scout Cookies in a no bake bar?
It's Girl Scout Cookie season. And for me that means Samoas. The rich caramel, coconut and chocolate cookies are my dream come true. None of the other cookies come near it. None.
But since Girl Scout Cookies aren't here year round, what's a girl to do? Well I will tell you! She makes these No Bake Samoa Bars and is set for LIFE!
One thing though is for sure. Girl Scout cookies are no longer $2.00 a box like they were back in my Girl Scout days. They are closer to $5.00 a box these days. Anytime money is going to support the youth of our world is a plus, but the amount you can buy at five bucks a pop won't usually last too long.
So you need other options. And now you have one. I always loved Samoas growing up. Between those and the Thin Mints I was set. But the Samoas were the best by far. So I thought I would try my hand at these No Bake Samoa Bars, a version that is super simple but also with a bit of a twist. As in a "No Bake" twist!
No Bake Samoa Bars--keep the Girl Scout Cookie Season Alive all year
I am a sucker for no bake recipes so that's why this one is just that. The cashew crust layer could easily be eaten on it's own, but don't stop there. I promise you won't be disappointed.
The caramel comes from a combination of soaked dates, vanilla, maple and sea salt. I have used it before in a few other recipes but the addition of coconut to the mix is where it's at. It takes it to a whole new level. And then we can't forget about the chocolate! A nice chocolate drizzle brings it all together.
These may not come from a cute purple box or from a cute little pig-tailed Girl Scout, but I promise you won't feel like you are missing out one bit!
For double boiler method instructions, click here.
Other No Bake Recipes You may love:
- No Bake Blueberry Lemon Mini Tarts
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- Lemonade Cookie Bites
- No Bake Buckeye Oatmeal Bars
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No Bake Samoa Bars
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- 2 c raw cashews
- 3-4 T maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 c shredded coconut unsweetened
- Dash of sea salt
Caramel Layer
- 15-16 medjool dates pitted and soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
- 3 T maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 c (heaping) shredded coconut, unsweetened
- Dash of Sea Salt
Chocolate Drizzle
- 2 oz. Dark Chocolate Bar approx. 2/3 of a 3 oz. bar
- 1/2 T coconut oil
Instructions
For the base layer
- In a food processor, process cashews until a grain like consistency.
- Add in other ingredients and process until somewhat of a dough forms.
- Press firmly into a parchment lined 8x8 pan. (If it's a bit sticky, put a small amount of coconut oil on the fingers to help!)
- Allow to chill in the refrigerator.
For the Caramel Layer
- After soaking dates in hot water, add to food processor. Process until a smooth caramel like consistency.
- Add in maple, vanilla and sea salt and process to combine.
- Finally, add in coconut and process until fully combined.
- Pour mixture over crust layer and spread evenly.
- Allow to chill in the freezer for about 20-30 minutes.
Chocolate Drizzle
- Using a double boiler method* to heat chocolate and coconut oil, allow to melt until smooth.
- Transfer to a small plastic bag.
- Cut a small hole in the corner of the plastic bag and drizzle over the bars.
- Allow to chill for about 5 minutes before cutting.
- Cut into 2 inch square bars and enjoy!
- Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
MUST MAKE THESE. I have made the transition to a totally clean lifestyle over several years, my household, my eating ,etc. Well, those little pint sized devils were out in front of my local store recently peddling their sugar laden calorie, saturated fat filled boxes of bank breakers. Despite my healthy lifestyle transition, I still was carried back to my sweet childhood memories of opening a box of Samoas and diving in, and it was hard to resist! So, I thank you for this recipe, it looks divine, and right up my alley with ingredients I can be proud of!
Ha, pint sized devils! That is hilarious! Samoas were totally my very favorite, so I get it!
We love no-bake recipes and these samoa bars look almost too good to be true; looking forward to trying them out myself - just to make sure I'm not dreaming. Beautiful job with these!
Haaaaa thanks. Promise they are real!! ?
oh gosh, these look so scrummy! I'm also a sucker for no bake recipes, and these will be perfect to bring to my next cookie swap with the girls!
Ohhhh yes to a cookie swap! Great idea!
OMG Samoa cookies were my favorite girl scout cookies but I stopped eating them because they aren't healthy. These looks like such a healthier homemade option! I love that they are no bake too!
No bake is always the best!!
Such amazing ingredients to making these No Baked Samoa Bars. Love the combination and flavors. Best as a Dessert option.
Thanks Veena! They are a big hit for us!
Wow wow wow :O These are one of the best no-bake bars I've ever seen!! Pinning these for later...boy could I go for one right now with my coffee 😀
Thanks so so much for pinning! Hope there’s one in your future very soon!
Oh my gosh Lorie! I absolutely need to try these cookies! I have all the ingredients right now, and a pot luck at work on Monday. These would be perfect! Pinned, my friend! Such an awesome recipe!
Thanks for pinning and it sounds like you are gonna be everyone’s favorite person on Monday!!
Wow!! These look so good I can almost taste them! And I'm loving that they are no bake, perfect for me! Can't wait to try these x
No bake is my very favorite thing. Enjoy them Michelle!!
I love all the ingredients in this samoa bars. I am craving to make these.
Enjoy them friend!!!
I don't buy Girl Scout cookies because I have no self control LOL! These samoas look amazing, and even better because they are no bake! I'm definitely adding this one to my list of must-makes
Ha, well they are too expensive for me to buy too many! ?
These bars sound absolutely amazing. I love how healthy they are. Perfect snack. I must give them a try soon. Luckily I have all the ingredients already at home.
Always a bonus when you already have all the ingredients!!
OK, I'm drooling all over these, they look incredible! Can't wait to make them, my family will absolutely go crazy over them!
Yay! Hope you love them!
Cashews and coconut are two my favorites, so this sounds AMAZING! I am, admittedly, not the biggest chocolate fan which is why I've never liked samoas - but making them at home means I can leave the chocolate out!!
Yes—they are still amazing without it!
I was here for this as soon as you said samoa but girl... NO BAKE? NOW you're speaking my language! We have a couple of office birthdays coming up and as much as I love firing up the oven, it's often more than I want to do during the week. I'm definitely going to bring a batch of these instead!
Well I hope these are a huge hit at work!!