Homemade Samoa Cookies
These homemade Samoa cookies are a delicious, indulgent treat featuring a buttery shortbread base, toasted coconut, gooey caramel, and a rich chocolate drizzle. Perfect for cookie lovers, this recipe is a great alternative to Girl Scout Samoa cookies and is customizable to your liking.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie cutters (2-inch round, 1/2-inch for center)
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Small ziplock bag (for drizzling chocolate)
Ingredients
- For the Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Coconut Caramel Topping:
- 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 14 oz soft caramels store-bought or homemade
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Prepare the Shortbread Base: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, then gradually mix in flour and salt. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into rings, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Toast the Coconut: Spread coconut evenly on a baking sheet and toast at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Let cool.
- Prepare the Caramel Coconut Mixture: Melt caramels with heavy cream and salt in the microwave. Stir in toasted coconut.
- Assemble the Cookies: Spread the caramel-coconut mixture over the cooled shortbread cookies. Let set for 30 minutes.
- Chocolate Dipping and Drizzling: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil. Dip the bottom of each cookie into the melted chocolate, then drizzle over the top. Let set.
Notes
To make it easier, you can refrigerate the cookies after dipping to speed up the chocolate setting.
You can customize the chocolate by using dark or milk chocolate depending on your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg