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Samoas Cookies

Indulgent Samoas Cookies That Bring Back Sweet Memories

Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Samoas Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for gatherings and personal indulgence.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt sea salt preferred
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cup whole milk or dairy-free milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut toasted
  • 14 oz caramels homemade for special touch
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 8 oz dark chocolate high-quality

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Double boiler
  • donut cutter
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  3. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the butter-sugar blend to form dough.
  4. Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for an hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll out the dough to ⅛-inch thickness.
  6. Cut out cookie rings and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around edges, then cool completely.
  8. Toast the shredded coconut in the oven for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Melt caramels with milk in a double boiler until smooth, then mix in the toasted coconut.
  10. Spread the caramel mixture on each cookie and top with more coconut, then let set.
  11. Melt dark chocolate and dip the bottoms of cookies, drizzle more chocolate on top.
  12. Allow chocolate to set completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage. Thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.

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