Samoa Cookie Bars

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

Step 2

Mix together all the cookie ingredients.

Step 3

Press the dough into the bottom of a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Alternatively you can roll/cut or press into individual cookies.

Step 4

Bake for 13-15 minutes (a little less for cookies, try 11-at 350ºF until golden brown. Cool.

Step 5

Combine the soaked and drained dates, almond butter, vanilla, and salt in a food processor. Process slowly adding water as needed until you have a thick smooth paste.

Step 6

Pulse in the toasted coconut.

Step 7

Spread on top of the cookie base. Refrigerate or freeze until firm.

Step 8

Melt the Hu Gems.

Step 9

Slice the bars into 8-12 squares (depending on how big you want them).

Step 10

Dip the bottom of each in the melted chocolate. Drizzle the tops with remaining chocolate.

Step 11

Chill until set, then eat!

Step 12

Keep leftovers in the fridge.