Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Samoas, a copycat version of the beloved Girl Scout Cookies. These cookies feature a buttery base topped with caramel-coated coconut and dipped in rich chocolate.
Ingredients
For the cookie base:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened), ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, 2 tbsp milk, ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, 12 oz soft caramels (unwrapped), 3 tbsp milk, ¼ tsp salt
For the chocolate coating:
10 oz dark or semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie base: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar, add dry ingredients, then milk and vanilla. Roll out dough, cut into shapes, and bake.
- Make the topping: Toast coconut, melt caramels with milk and salt, mix in coconut. Spread topping on cookies.
- Add chocolate coating: Dip cookies in melted chocolate, drizzle with more chocolate, and let set.
Notes
- Use parchment or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra coconut flavor, add a drop of coconut extract to the topping.
