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Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle


  • Author: Imili Johnson
  • Total Time: 32 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and baking powder to the creamed mixture, blending until just combined.
  4. Incorporate Coconut: Fold in the toasted coconut, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 2: Shape the Cookies

  1. Portion the Dough: Scoop out small portions of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and shape them into balls. Flatten slightly and use your thumb or a small bottle cap to create a hole in the center, forming a ring.
  2. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each.

Step 3: Bake the Cookies

  1. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Cool Completely: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before proceeding to the next step.

Step 4: Add Caramel and Chocolate

  1. Drizzle with Caramel: Use a spoon to drizzle caramel sauce over the cooled cookies, allowing it to flow into the grooves and coat the tops.
  2. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
  3. Drizzle with Chocolate: Use a fork or piping bag to drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel layer.

Step 5: Finish with Coconut

  1. Sprinkle Coconut: While the caramel and chocolate are still wet, sprinkle additional toasted coconut over the tops of the cookies for added texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24
  • Calories: 180
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Protein: 2g