Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of buttery shortbread, toasted coconut, rich caramel, and a drizzle of dark chocolate—all made from scratch in your own kitchen. These homemade Samoas are a delightful treat that captures the essence of the beloved Girl Scout cookie.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla extractdaily.familyfreshrecipes.com
For the Coconut Topping:
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3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
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15 ounces soft caramels (store-bought or homemade)
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3 tablespoons whole milk
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¼ teaspoon saltCreatives Cookery
For the Chocolate Coating:
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8 ounces dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
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Prepare the Cookies:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until the dough comes together.
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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
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Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies, and a smaller cutter to remove the center, forming a ring shape.
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Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.daily.familyfreshrecipes.com+1Creatives Cookery+1
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Prepare the Coconut Topping:
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Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramels with the milk, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
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Stir in the toasted coconut and salt until well combined.daily.familyfreshrecipes.com+1Creatives Cookery+1
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Assemble the Cookies:
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Spread a generous amount of the coconut-caramel mixture over each cooled cookie.
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Dip the bottom of each cookie into the melted dark chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
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Place the cookies on a parchment-lined tray and drizzle more melted chocolate over the top.
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Allow the chocolate to set before serving
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Notes
For a healthier version, consider using reduced-fat Nilla wafers, chewy caramels, skim milk, and dark or semisweet chocolate chips.
Ensure the caramel mixture is smooth before spreading it over the cookies to achieve an even layer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: copycat Samoas, Girl Scout cookies, homemade Samoas, caramel coconut cookies, chocolate drizzle cookies