Totally from Scratch Samoa Bars (100% whole grain)

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

unsalted butter, softened

1/3 cup

dark brown sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/4 tsp

salt

1 3/4 cups

white whole wheat flour, whole spelt flour or all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups

unsweetened shredded coconut (sweetened is fine if you like things on the sweet side)

3/4 cup

packed dark brown sugar

2/3 cup

whipping cream

7 tbsp

unsalted butter, cut into 7 pieces

1 tsp

vanilla extract

3/8 tsp

salt

3/4 cup

+ 1/4 cup (43 grams) semi-sweet chopped chocolate or chocolate chips1