Description
Homemade Samoas Cookies are a delightful treat combining rich caramel, toasted coconut, and luscious dark chocolate. These cookies offer a nostalgic flavor experience that takes you back to cookie season excitement. Perfect for sharing with friends and family or indulging in solo, these heavenly bites promise to satisfy your sweet cravings and elevate any dessert platter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes (toasted)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and a pinch of salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop dough onto prepared sheets using a cookie scoop, flatten slightly, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on wire racks; while cooling, toast coconut flakes in a dry skillet until golden and mix with warm caramel sauce.
- Dip cooled cookies into melted dark chocolate or drizzle on top; let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg