Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Homemade Samoas Cookies, where crunchy cookie meets rich caramel and toasted coconut, all enveloped in silky chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, these nostalgic treats are sure to impress family and friends with their irresistible flavor and stunning appearance. Relive cherished memories or create new ones with each delectable bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and cocoa powder until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown; cool completely on wire racks.
- Toast coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Combine toasted coconut with sweetened condensed milk and half of the caramel sauce; spread over cooled cookies.
- Melt semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, drizzle over cookies, and top with sea salt if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg