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A close-up of golden-brown homemade Samoas cookies topped with toasted coconut and drizzled with rich caramel and chocolate, arranged on a rustic wooden platter with a few cookies stacked, highlighting the textures and vibrant caramel and chocolate glaze.

Delicious Homemade Samoas Cookies for Irresistible Treats

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A classic cookies recipe featuring a crunchy caramel and toasted coconut topping layered on a tender vanilla cookie base, drizzled with smooth chocolate for a decadent finish.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted shredded coconut
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly on baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
  6. Spread caramel sauce onto each cooled cookie, then sprinkle toasted coconut evenly over the caramel.
  7. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil. Drizzle melted chocolate over the coconut-topped cookies.
  8. Allow chocolate to set at room temperature before serving.

Notes

  • To toast coconut, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  • Adjust caramel amount based on cookie size for the perfect topping.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking and assembling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg