Samoa Bark

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Samoa Bark is inspired by the delicious Samoa Girl Scout Cookies, with layers of crunchy Chex cereal, gooey caramel, and toasted coconut sandwiched in-between smooth chocolate. If you run out of your favorite Girl Scout Cookies, this will hold you over until you can buy your Samoas next year!

I think we can all agree that Samoas are either the best (or second best type if you’re a Thin Mint fan) of Girl Scout cookie you can get. Luckily, you can enjoy all those nostalgic flavors of a classic Samoa cookie with this decadent Samoa Bark.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

If you love Caramel deLites or Samoa Girl Scout Cookies, then this easy Samoa Bark is going to be a new favorite! Chewy delicious candy made with only a handful of ingredients, no Girl Scout Cookies needed.

Samoa Bark is a simple to make and a crowd-pleasing treat! The best part? Using store-bought Chex cereal and caramel bits is a major time saver that doesn’t require you to make anything completely from scratch.

This Samoa Bark is a fun twist on the classic Girl Scout cookie, made with Chex cereal, caramel, and toasted coconut, all layered in smooth chocolate. With no need for the original cookies, this candy version captures all the beloved flavors in an easy to share treat. 

Ingredients you’ll need:

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips 
• Vegetable oil 
• Chocolate Chex cereal 
• Caramel bits 
• Heavy whipping cream 
• Sweetened shredded coconut- toasted

If you’re a fan of the classic Girl Scout cookie, you’re going to love this Samoa Bark! This recipe takes all the decadent flavors of the iconic cookie—sweet caramel, toasted coconut, and rich chocolate—and layers them into a chocolate bark. 

The time has finally come. I can no longer justify $5 – $6 for a box of Girl Scout cookies when the amount in the box keeps getting smaller and smaller. So, I’m determined to make fun versions of all my favorites at home. Then I can have copycat Girl Scout treats all year round!

Gooey, packed with buttery caramel, toasted coconut and sweet chocolate, this Samoa Bark is sure to please every Samoa cookie lover! I may even like this bark more than the traditional cookies because it’s loaded with even more delicious ingredients. No matter what time of year it is, make this for a quick and easy sweet treat!

How to make the best Samoa Bark:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and pour the shredded coconut onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, tossing halfway through, or until the coconut is lightly golden brown, then set aside.
• In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips with vegetable oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, then spread ¾ of the melted chocolate into an even layer, reserving the remaining chocolate for later.
• Scatter the Chex on top of the melted chocolate, gently pressing the cereal down into the chocolate.
• In a microwave safe bowl, combine caramel bits with heavy cream. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until melted and smooth.
• Evenly pour the melted caramel on top of the Chex, then top with the toasted coconut and drizzle with the remaining chocolate.
• Transfer to the fridge to let the chocolate set before breaking or cutting into pieces.

Girl Scout season is probably my favorite season of the year, and this Samoa Bark can bring you Girl Scout season all year long! Caramel, chocolate and coconut covered Chex cereal, how could you go wrong with that?

So instead of a shortbread cookie base, like in Samoa cookies, this Samoa Bark utilizes chocolate Chex cereal for the perfect crunch. It’s topped with gooey caramel, toasted coconut, and drizzled with chocolate. If you love the combination of chocolate, caramel and toasted coconut you will love this Samoa candy bark!

Making Samoa Bark at home means you don’t have to wait for cookie season to enjoy your favorite flavors. Plus, it’s easy to whip up with just a few ingredients. This bark is perfect for a variety of occasions, from parties and gatherings to a simple treat for yourself. 

My top tips:

• TOASTING THE COCONUT: I recommend toasting your shredded coconut before assembling this bark to improve the texture and enhance the natural coconut flavor. Make sure to watch it very closely in the oven, as it can burn quickly!
• LINING YOUR PAN: Don’t skip the step of lining your pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat! Lining your pan prevents the bark from sticking and makes it easy to peel up and break or cut into pieces once chilled.
• VEGETABLE OIL: Adding a little vegetable oil to the chocolate chips is my secret trick for silky smooth melted chocolate every time! The vegetable oil thins out the chocolate and makes it much easier to evenly drizzle over the bark.
• CHEX: Samoa Bark can be made with a variety of Chex cereals.Corn Chex, rice Chex or even wheat Chex would work, but chocolate Chex is my favorite for the extra hint of chocolate flavor and color variation. 
• CARAMEL BITS: I like using Kraft caramel bits because they’re convenient and don’t require you to unwrap individual caramels. If you can’t find caramel bits, you can use 2 cups of soft baking caramels such as Kraft classic candy caramels or Werther’s soft caramels instead.
• DRIZZLING: I find it helpful to transfer the remaining melted chocolate to a Ziploc bag before cutting off one end and drizzling. This makes the chocolate drizzle more evenly and keeps things mess free.
• CHILLING: You can let this bark set at room temperature, but it will take hours for the chocolate to fully harden. To speed up the process, feel free to place it in the fridge for 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
• STORING: I like to transfer this bark into the fridge to let the chocolate set up faster, then I cut it into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. This can also be stored in the fridge, but I recommend letting it come to room temperature, so the caramel softens before enjoying.

Looking for more delicious candy recipes? Check these out!

• Cookies and Cream Bark
• Caramel S’mores Clusters
• Brownie Batter Bark
• Nutter Butter Truffles
• Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark
• Samoa Pretzel Bites
• Reese’s Bark
• Homemade Take 5 Candy Bites
• Cookie Dough Bark

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