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Homemade Samoas Cookies

Homemade Samoas Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Homemade Samoas Cookies, a perfect blend of chewy coconut, rich caramel, and smooth dark chocolate. These cookies are reminiscent of the beloved Girl Scout treat but made fresh in your own kitchen. With a buttery cookie base topped with toasted coconut and drizzled in chocolate, they are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these cookies will impress everyone with their irresistible taste and texture. Easy to make and customizable, you can enjoy them fresh from the oven or as part of a dessert platter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 15 ounces soft caramels
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Then add milk and vanilla extract until dough forms.
  3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into circles and place them on the baking sheet. Cut smaller circles from each for that classic Samoas shape.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; let cool on a wire rack.
  5. Toast shredded coconut in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.
  6. Melt caramels with milk and salt in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
  7. Spread melted caramel over each cookie, top with toasted coconut, pressing gently.
  8. Melt dark chocolate and dip half of each cookie before setting on parchment paper.

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