Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Samoas Cookies (Girl Scout Copycat). This easy-to-follow recipe combines a buttery cookie base with luscious caramel, toasted coconut, and a rich chocolate coating. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are not only a hit at parties but also make great gifts or sweet treats for a cozy night in. With their impressive presentation and irresistible taste, they will surely impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the satisfaction of making these classic cookies from scratch, and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp. whole milk
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 3 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 15 oz. caramels
- 2–3 Tbsp. heavy cream
- 10 oz. dark chocolate melting wafers
- 1 tsp. oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, sugars, salt, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add flour and baking soda; mix until combined.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into desired shapes. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Toast coconut in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Melt caramels with heavy cream over low heat until smooth.
- Spread caramel on cooled cookies and top with toasted coconut.
- Melt chocolate wafers with oil and drizzle over cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg