Description
These Homemade Samoas Cookies are a heavenly combination of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, toasted coconut, and rich chocolate. Inspired by the beloved Girl Scout classic, these cookies deliver caramel-coconut bliss in every bite, with a satisfying crunch and chewy sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups (225g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 12 oz (340g) chewy caramels (about 40 pieces)
- 3 tbsp milk or cream
- 10 oz (285g) semisweet chocolate, chopped or in chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together, then add to butter mixture. Mix until dough forms.
- Roll dough between sheets of parchment to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into circles (about 2 inches wide), then cut a smaller circle from the center to form a ring.
- Place cookies on prepared sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Spread shredded coconut evenly on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with milk in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in toasted coconut.
- Spread or press the caramel-coconut mixture on top of cooled cookies.
- Melt chocolate and dip the bottoms of cookies into it. Place on parchment paper, then drizzle remaining chocolate over the top.
- Let cookies set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to harden chocolate.
Notes
- Use homemade caramel sauce instead of packaged caramels for a richer flavor.
- If dough becomes too soft while cutting, chill for 15 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- To make them gluten-free, substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American