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Samoas Cookies

Crispy shortbread cookies topped with toasted coconut, caramel, and chocolate for a homemade version of the classic favorite.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1.5 cups soft caramels
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then mix in milk and vanilla.
  3. Add flour and salt to form dough.
  4. Roll and cut into rings.
  5. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden.
  6. Toast coconut until golden.
  7. Melt caramels with cream and mix with coconut.
  8. Spread topping over cookies.
  9. Drizzle and dip in melted chocolate.
  10. Cool until set and serve.

Notes

Chill cookies before topping for best results. Add sea salt for extra flavor.