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Homemade Samoas Cookies Recipe

Homemade Samoas Cookies Recipe
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Learn how to make delicious Homemade Samoas Cookies from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. These cookies feature a buttery shortbread base, topped with a layer of toasted coconut caramel, and drizzled with dark chocolate.

Ingredients

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For the Shortbread Cookies:

  • 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

For the Topping:

  • 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 15 ounces store-bought or homemade soft caramels
  • 3 Tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Prepare Dough: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mixture along with milk and vanilla. Mix until dough forms.
  3. Chill Dough: Divide dough, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Roll Out Dough: Roll dough, cut into cookies, and bake at 350ºF until golden.
  5. Toast Coconut: Bake coconut until toasted.
  6. Make Caramel-Coconut Mixture: Melt caramels, milk, and salt. Combine with toasted coconut.
  7. Assemble Cookies: Spread caramel on cookies, top with coconut mixture, and let cool.
  8. Add Chocolate Drizzle: Dip cookies in melted chocolate, drizzle with more chocolate, and let set.

Notes

  • If dough is too firm, let it rest before rolling.
  • Underbake the shortbread for a pale golden color.
  • Watch the coconut closely to prevent burning.
  • Spreading reserved caramel helps coconut mixture stick.

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Keywords: Samoas Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Coconut Caramel Cookies

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