Comments on: Homemade Girl Scout Cookies: Samoas Bars

By: Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:39:27 +0000

I made these for the first time today and they came out great! I followed the recipe for the cookie base exactly and didn’t have any problems. You just have to be careful not to over mix it. I used a double boiler to melt the carmel and chocolate for a more even & smooth melting (I’ve had problems in the past with crystallization & burning when trying to melt candies/chocolate in the microwave) It really helps keep them warm as you’re mixing in the coconut or dipping the cookies in the chocolate (though to cut the time down, I think I’ll give the dumping the chocolate on the bottom, melting & then flipping a try next time). And I like a thinner, crisper cookie, so I think I’ll use a jelly roll pan next time. Thanks again for posting this recipe!

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:33:20 +0000

Just made these. I doubled the crust to make other types of shortbread cookies, but the crust baked well. The caramel topping was difficult to spread, because it cools so quickly, but it worked out. Although next time I might use a bit less coconut. The pizza cutter wasn’t working well but a small paring knife worked great. I cut them then flipped over and “painted” the bottoms in chocolate, I am not a good dipper. They taste great, and I may make again for holidays.

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:27:51 +0000

I just got done making these and i omitted the egg and added about a tablespoon of water to the crust to make it less crumbly. My crust was way to dry before i added the water. It was still a little crumbly when i cut them but they turned out great. Hopefully everyone will love them tonight!

By: Homemade Samoas Bars — Moms Need To Know ™

Homemade Samoas Bars — Moms Need To Know ™ — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:04:42 +0000

[...] Homemade Samoas Bars look amazing! It’s a good way to get your Girl Scout Cookie fix in the cookie off-season! [...]