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Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies

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These homemade Samoas cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly recreate the beloved Girl Scout classic. With a buttery cookie base, toasted coconut, creamy caramel topping, and a chocolate drizzle, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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For the cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping:

  • 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 12 oz soft caramels
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make the cookie dough:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
    • Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until combined. Gradually add the milk and vanilla extract, forming a soft dough.
  • Shape and bake the cookies:
    • Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Use a smaller cutter to create the center hole of the Samoas.
    • Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Prepare the topping:
    • Spread the shredded coconut evenly on a baking sheet and toast it in the oven for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.
  • Make the caramel topping:
    • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the soft caramels with the milk, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
    • Stir the toasted coconut into the caramel mixture.
  • Assemble the cookies:
    • Spread the caramel-coconut topping over each cookie.
    • Dip the bottom of each cookie into the melted chocolate, and drizzle chocolate over the top.
  • Set the cookies:
    • Allow the cookies to set on a wire rack until the chocolate hardens.

Notes

  • You can store these cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • If you prefer a thicker chocolate coating, you can dip the entire cookie in chocolate instead of just the bottom.

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