Description
Delicious homemade Samoas cookies featuring a chewy coconut center, rich caramel topping, and smooth dark chocolate coating.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups Shredded Sweetened Coconut
- 14 ounces Soft Caramels
- 1 tablespoon Whole Milk
- 8 ounces Dark Chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing well to form a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While cooling, prepare the caramel by heating soft caramels and a tablespoon of milk in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Spread melted caramel over the cooled cookies and sprinkle shredded coconut on top while the caramel is warm.
- Melt dark chocolate using a microwave or double boiler. Dip the bottoms of cookies into the chocolate and set on parchment paper to cool.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For longer storage, freeze them wrapped well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American