Samoas Cookie Caramel Coconut Bars

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 jar (8 ounces) caramel sauce
• 1 (14 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 1/2 (18 ounces) packages semisweet chocolate chips

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat oven: to 350°F. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges. Coat foil with cooking spray.

2. 2

   For the crust: , in a small bowl, stir together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   Beat butter: with a mixer on medium for 30 seconds in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Add both sugars: and beat on medium to high until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla.

5. 5

   Beat in flour: mixture (mixture will be crumbly).

6. 6

   Press the dough: into the bottom of the prepared pan, and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown.

7. 7

   While the crust is baking: , place the coconut in a large bowl, pour in the caramel sauce and stir to combine.

8. 8

   Remove the crust: from the oven and immediately sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chips over the hot crust; let stand 5 minutes. Then spread the chocolate over the crust.

9. 9

   Carefully spread: coconut mixture over the chocolate layer. Bake 10 minutes more. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

10. 10

    Microwave: remaining chocolate chips in a small bowl for 20 seconds. Then stir and microwave for another 10-15 seconds until melted and smooth. Drizzle over coconut mixture.

11. 11

    Cover: and put in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until it sets. Pulling on the foil edges, lift out the uncut block, and cut into bars.