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Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies

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Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies are a copycat version of the beloved classic, featuring buttery shortbread, a rich caramel-coconut topping, and a decadent chocolate dip and drizzle.

Ingredients

    1. For the shortbread base:
    2. 2 cups all-purpose flour
    3. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    4. 1/4 teaspoon salt
    5. 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    6. 2/3 cup granulated sugar
    7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    8. 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed)

 

    1. For the coconut-caramel topping:
    2. 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
    3. 12 oz soft caramels (store-bought or homemade)
    4. 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
    5. Pinch of salt (optional)

 

  1. For the chocolate coating:
  2. 10 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  3. 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
  5. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together.
  6. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter and a smaller cutter for the center to form rings.
  7. Place on baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  8. Toast coconut in a dry skillet or oven until golden brown. Stir often and watch closely.
  9. Melt caramels with cream in a saucepan or microwave until smooth. Stir in toasted coconut and a pinch of salt.
  10. Spread coconut-caramel mixture onto cooled cookies and press gently to adhere.
  11. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil or shortening until smooth.
  12. Dip bottoms of cookies into melted chocolate and place on parchment. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops.
  13. Let cookies sit at room temperature or refrigerate until chocolate is set.

Notes

  • Chill shortbread dough before rolling if it becomes too soft.
  • To keep caramel topping from sliding, cool cookies completely before assembling.
  • Use high-quality pure chocolate for best flavor and appearance.
  • Cookies freeze well for up to 2 months—perfect for make-ahead treats.
  • Try adding a pinch of sea salt on top for a salted caramel twist.

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