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Samoas Cookies (Girl Scout Copycat)

Delicious homemade Samoas cookies featuring a buttery shortbread base, caramel coconut topping, and a chocolate drizzle.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 2 cups shredded coconut sweetened
  • 1 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon milk
Chocolate Drizzle
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional for smoothness

Method
 

Prepare the Cookie Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt, mixing until combined. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out circles and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Use a smaller cookie cutter or a knife to cut out the center of each cookie to create a ring.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast the shredded coconut until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the caramel sauce and milk until smooth. Stir in the toasted coconut until well combined.
  3. Spread the caramel coconut mixture over the cooled cookies, ensuring an even layer.
Chocolate Drizzle
  1. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies using a fork or piping bag. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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