Description
Irresistible homemade samoas girl scout cookies bring caramel, coconut, and chocolate together in a delightful dance of flavors. Crisp shortbread, toasted coconut, and rich chocolate create a nostalgic treat you’ll crave long after the first delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 12 ounces (340 grams) soft caramels
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) milk
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, creating a perfectly calibrated baking environment. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for seamless cookie preparation.
- Cream butter and sugar until the mixture transforms into a fluffy, aerated texture. Incorporate flour, baking powder, and salt, blending until a cohesive dough emerges. Gently introduce milk and vanilla, forming a tender, malleable consistency.
- Dust a work surface with flour and roll the dough to a precise 1/4-inch thickness. Craft circular cookie bases using a round cutter, then delicately remove center portions to create the signature Samoas silhouette.
- Transfer cookies to the prepared baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges achieve a delicate golden hue. Transfer to a cooling rack, allowing cookies to reach room temperature.
- Spread coconut across a baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring periodically. Watch carefully as the coconut transforms into a rich, golden-brown color with a nutty fragrance.
- Melt caramels with milk in short microwave intervals, stirring between each session until a smooth, glossy consistency develops. Fold toasted coconut into the caramel mixture, creating a luscious topping.
- Carefully spread the caramel-coconut mixture over each cookie base, ensuring even coverage. Immerse cookie bottoms in melted chocolate, then artfully drizzle additional chocolate across the surface.
- Position cookies on a wire rack, allowing chocolate to solidify and set completely. The result: a homemade version of the beloved Samoas, crafted with precision and care.
Notes
- Choose high-quality unsalted butter for the most luxurious cookie texture and rich flavor profile.
- Ensure caramels are fresh and soft to create a smooth, easy-to-spread topping without lumps.
- Toast coconut carefully to prevent burning, watching it closely and stirring frequently for even golden color.
- Experiment with dark or milk chocolate drizzles to customize the final chocolate coating according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg