The Recipe: Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies
Craving the iconic flavors of Samoas cookies? These Homemade Samoas are just as delicious as the real thing! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a crispy shortbread base, toasted coconut, gooey caramel, and a drizzle of melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 3 cups shredded coconut (toasted)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (melted)
Instructions
- Make the Shortbread Cookies:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until a dough forms.
Roll out the dough and cut into circles using a cookie cutter or glass. Use a smaller cutter to make a hole in the center of each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool. - Prepare the Topping:
Toast the shredded coconut in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
Mix the toasted coconut with the caramel sauce. - Assemble the Cookies:
Spread the caramel coconut mixture onto each cookie.
Drizzle melted chocolate over the top. - Serve:
Let the chocolate set before serving. These cookies are a sweet and nostalgic treat!
Notes
- You can use homemade caramel sauce for a richer flavor, or store-bought for convenience.
- Make sure to let the chocolate set before serving to avoid it melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg