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    You are here: Home / Vegetarian / No Bake Samoa Bars

    No Bake Samoa Bars

    Last Updated May 7, 2021. Published March 4, 2016 By Lorie 28 Comments

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    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!

    No Bake Samoa Bars

    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.

    No Bake Samoa Bars

    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.

    No Bake Samoa Bars

    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.

    No Bake Samoa Bars

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    No Bake Samoa Bars

    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!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    Bottom Layer

    • 2 c raw cashews
    • 3-4 T maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • â…” 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 c (heaping) shredded coconut, unsweetened
    • Dash of Sea Salt

    Chocolate Drizzle

    • 2 oz. Dark Chocolate Bar approx. â…” of a 3 oz. bar
    • ½ 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

    *See the link in the post to the Mint Chocolate Truffles for the double boiler method.
    Did you try this recipe? I would love to see it! Mention @LemonsAndZest or tag #LemonsAndZest!

    No Bake Samoa Bars

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    Comments

    1. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

      March 25, 2019 at 12:44 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        March 25, 2019 at 6:05 am

        Well I hope these are a huge hit at work!!

        Reply
    2. Julie says

      March 24, 2019 at 11:04 pm

      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!!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        March 28, 2019 at 8:48 am

        Yes—they are still amazing without it!

        Reply
    3. Andrea says

      March 24, 2019 at 6:06 pm

      OK, I'm drooling all over these, they look incredible! Can't wait to make them, my family will absolutely go crazy over them!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        March 26, 2019 at 8:25 am

        Yay! Hope you love them!

        Reply
    4. Natalie says

      March 24, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        March 25, 2019 at 6:01 am

        Always a bonus when you already have all the ingredients!!

        Reply
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