Description
Homemade Samoas Cookies are a delightful treat that combines buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and toasted coconut, all enveloped in luscious dark chocolate. With each bite, you’ll experience a perfect blend of textures and flavors that evoke nostalgia and joy. These cookies are not only easy to make but also a guaranteed hit at any gathering or as a sweet indulgence for yourself.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden at the edges.
- While cookies cool, toast coconut flakes in a pan until golden brown. Heat sweetened condensed milk in another saucepan; stir in toasted coconut.
- Spread the coconut caramel on cooled cookies. Melt dark chocolate and dip each cookie halfway; sprinkle with sea salt.
- Chill in the fridge until set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For an extra touch, substitute dark chocolate with milk chocolate or drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies for decoration. Ensure your caramel is not overly gooey for easier handling.