Samoa Bark
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!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
chill time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel coconut bark, samoa bark, samoa candy
Servings: 12 people
- 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips roughly 2 cups
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups chocolate Chex
- 1 (11 oz) bag Kraft caramel bits
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut toasted
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.