Easy Samoas Cookies

Quick and easy Samoas Cookies made with only 5 pantry ingredients and chocolat !
They’re perfect for the holidays add them to your cookie platter, gift them to friends and neighbors, or simply place them in a bowl for nonstop nibbling.
Readers love our Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies, Snickerdoodle Cookies, and Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies, and now we have a cookie version, too.

Also known as the cookies that disappear faster than I can hide them, these little treats are downright addictive.
Now, confession time I wasn’t even planning to make them last weekend because we had errands to run and soccer practice to attend and a birthday party to survive, basically the whole family

circus. Yet somehow, there I was at 8 PM on a Saturday, standing in the kitchen with coconut flakes flying everywhere while whispering to myself, “just one more batch.

Have you ever craved something so specific that it almost feels ridiculous Because this isn’t just any cookie, it’s that cookie the one with toasty coconut and chewy caramel and a little drizzle of chocolate that ends up all over your fingers and maybe even your face and honestly, no shame in that.

These homemade Samoas are my small act of rebellion against waiting for Girl Scout season, and to make it even cuter, my son calls them “coconut doughnuts,” which I refuse to correct because, really, that’s adorable.

So yes, they’re a little tricky, but they’re absolutely worth it.And if you’re ready to bake a batch that probably won’t last through the night, then let’s get started.

Kitchen Equipment Needed :

• Mixing bowls “large and medium”
• Electric mixer or hand whisk
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Saucepan
• Spatula
• Small spoon or piping bag for chocolate drizzle

Tips for

Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before adding caramel and coconut to prevent melting or sliding.

Toast the coconut carefully it can burn quickly, so watch closely.

Use a spoon or small piping bag to drizzle chocolate neatly.

For extra flair, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt over the chocolate for a salted caramel flavor.

What to Eat with Samoas Cookies??

Samoas Cookies pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee, milk, or hot chocolate. They are also perfect alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or as part of a dessert platter for parties. Their rich caramel and chocolate flavors make them versatile enough to enjoy as a snack or a sweet treat after meals.

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Ingredients :

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 ½ cups caramel bits or soft caramel squares
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate melts

How to Make Samoas Cookies :

Step 1

Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F “175°C”. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth and combine Dry Ingredients: in a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.

Step 2

Form Cookies: roll dough into small balls and flatten slightly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely then prepare Caramel Topping: In a saucepan, melt caramel bits with heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Toast Coconut: spread shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes until golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning and assemble Cookies: Spread a layer of caramel over each cooled cookie. Sprinkle toasted coconut generously on top.

Step 4

Drizzle Chocolate: melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the caramel coconut layer. Allow to set at room temperature or in the fridge before serving.

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