Homemade Samoas Cookies
Homemade Samoas Cookies are a tasty delight that combines chocolate, caramel, and coconut in every bite. They are perfect for sharing with family and friends, and they bring a little taste of nostalgia from the classic Girl Scout cookies. Let’s dive into how you can make these treats at home!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut toasted
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Roll the dough into small balls, flatten them slightly, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine caramel sauce and heavy cream. Stir until smooth, then add vanilla extract and toasted shredded coconut, mixing well.
- Spread the caramel coconut mixture generously over each cooled cookie. Melt the chocolate chips until smooth.
- Dip the bottoms of the cookies into the melted chocolate and place them back on the baking sheet. Drizzle remaining melted chocolate over the tops.
- Allow the cookies to set at room temperature or chill until the chocolate hardens.