Description
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
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Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg