Description
Homemade Samoas (Girl Scout Cookies) are a delicious, homemade version of the classic caramel-coconut cookie. These delightful treats feature a buttery, crispy cookie base topped with a chewy caramel-coconut mixture and a drizzle of rich chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
For the Topping:
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
12 oz chewy caramels
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate:
8 oz semisweet chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Make the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until combined.
- Add vanilla extract and milk; mix until dough forms.
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out circles with a 2-inch cutter, then cut out centers with a smaller cutter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Make the Topping:
- Toast coconut in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Melt caramels with milk and salt in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Mix toasted coconut into melted caramel.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Spread caramel-coconut mixture on top of each cooled cookie.
- Dip bottoms of cookies in melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
- Drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops of the cookies.
- Let Set:
- Allow cookies to set until the chocolate is firm. Refrigerate to speed up the process.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal per cookie
