Homemade Samoas Cookies
Samoas cookies are a nostalgic delight, combining crunchy shortbread with a luscious caramel-coconut topping and a rich chocolate drizzle. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or indulging alone, these homemade treats will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Experience the joy of baking these cookies from scratch, making every bite a celebration of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Gradually add flour until fully combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Create a small well in the center of each ball.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool slightly on wire racks.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and toasted coconut. Stir continuously for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon the caramel-coconut mixture into the wells of cooled cookies. Let set while you melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over each cookie generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped nuts with the coconut. Substitute dark chocolate for a richer flavor profile. Toasting the coconut before adding it to the caramel enhances flavor.