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Homemade Samoas (Copycat Girl Scout Cookies)

These Homemade Samoas are a perfect copycat of the beloved Girl Scout cookies, featuring a chewy cookie base, caramel topping, toasted coconut, and a chocolate drizzle. Perfect for parties, holidays, or nostalgic treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut toasted
  • 1 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate for drizzle

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape dough into balls, flatten slightly, and create a hole in the center if desired. Bake 10–12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  7. Warm caramel sauce slightly. Dip cookie tops in caramel and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Let set 10 minutes.
  8. Melt chocolate and drizzle over caramel-coconut layer. Cool completely until chocolate sets.
  9. Serve immediately or store in airtight container.

Notes

Customize with dark or milk chocolate drizzle. Sprinkle sea salt over caramel for a gourmet touch. Freezing cookies is possible for longer storage.