Description
These Samoas Cookies are a delightful copycat version of the classic Girl Scout cookie. A buttery shortbread base topped with gooey caramel, toasted coconut, and a drizzle of dark chocolate – they’re a sweet treat worth making at home!
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookie:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 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, spooned and leveled
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
Caramel Coconut Topping:
- 3 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut flakes
- 15 oz. caramels
- 2–3 Tbsp. heavy cream
- 10 oz. bag Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
- 1 tsp. oil (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Shortbread cookie: Cream the butter and salt. Add sugars, milk, and vanilla; beat. Add flour and baking soda, mix. Roll out dough, chill. Cut out cookies, bake.
- Caramel Coconut Topping: Toast coconut. Melt caramels with cream. Mix caramel with coconut. Spread caramel on cookies, top with coconut. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Allow to set.
Notes
- Be patient with the caramel-coconut assembly; it can get a bit messy.
- Ensure cookies are fully set before storing to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Samoas Cookies, Girl Scout Copycat, Shortbread, Caramel, Coconut, Chocolate
