Description
These Homemade Samoas cookies capture the perfect combination of buttery shortbread, rich caramel, toasted coconut, and a smooth chocolate coating. A homemade version of the popular Girl Scout cookie, they are irresistibly delicious and easy to make.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
- 8 ounces caramel candies
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix dry ingredients: Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Form dough: Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk, and mix until a dough forms.
- Cut cookies: Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out cookies using a round cookie cutter.
- Bake: Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make caramel mixture: In a saucepan, melt the caramel candies with 3 tablespoons of milk and salt, stirring until smooth.
- Add coconut: Stir in the toasted coconut.
- Top the cookies: Spread the caramel-coconut mixture on top of each cookie and let cool.
- Chocolate coating: Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip in chocolate: Dip the bottom of each cookie in the chocolate and place on wax paper to set.
Notes
- Make sure to toast the coconut for extra flavor and crunch.
- Use a quality dark chocolate for dipping for the best flavor contrast.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them to prevent the chocolate from smearing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes