We all look forward to the annual Girl Scout cookie time—when the Samoas with their delicious (and dangerous!) combination of chocolate, caramel, and coconut are available. These bars are the grown-up version of that cookie, with chocolate drizzled over the porter caramel, toasted coconut, and a bed of sweet, buttery shortbread.
Active preparation time: 40 minutes
Total time: 24 hours
Makes: One 9" x 13" (23 x 30 cm) pan
Shortbread Crust
2 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
½ cup sugar
16 Tbs (2 sticks) butter
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
2–3 Tbs (1–1½ fl oz/30–45 ml) water