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Irresistible Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies Recipe

Irresistible Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
  • Yield: 23 1x

Description

Irresistible homemade samoas Girl Scout cookies combine coconut, caramel, and chocolate in a delightful treat. Bakers can craft these classic cookies with simple ingredients and basic baking skills, creating a nostalgic dessert that connects you to childhood memories.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 cups (170 grams) shredded sweetened coconut
  • 15 oz (425 grams) soft caramels (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tbsps (45 milliliters) milk or heavy cream
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Shortbread Base: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract, then gradually incorporate flour and salt to create a uniform dough.
  2. Shape and Bake Cookies: Roll dough to quarter-inch thickness and cut into circular shapes with a center hole. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until edges turn golden. Cool completely on wire rack.
  3. Toast Coconut: Spread shredded coconut on baking sheet and roast, stirring occasionally to ensure even caramelization without burning.
  4. Create Caramel Coconut Topping: Combine caramel, cream, and salt, melting into a smooth mixture. Fold in toasted coconut until well integrated.
  5. Assemble Cookies: Spread coconut-caramel mixture evenly over cooled cookie bases, allowing topping to set slightly.
  6. Chocolate Finish: Dip cookie bottoms in melted chocolate, creating a smooth coating. Drizzle additional chocolate across cookie tops in delicate patterns.
  7. Final Setting: Let cookies rest at room temperature or briefly refrigerate to solidify chocolate completely. Store in airtight container to preserve freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Butter Temperature Matters: Use softened butter at room temperature for smoother creaming and better cookie texture, ensuring even incorporation with sugar.
  • Precise Rolling Technique: Roll dough evenly to quarter-inch thickness to guarantee consistent baking and crisp cookie edges without burning.
  • Coconut Roasting Vigilance: Watch coconut closely during toasting, stirring frequently to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown caramelization.
  • Chocolate Dipping Pro Tip: Temper chocolate slightly above room temperature for smooth, glossy coating that sets quickly and creates professional-looking finish.
  • Prep Time: 12 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 23
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 90 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg