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Samoa Cookies

Delicious homemade cookies with a buttery base topped with caramel, coconut, and chocolate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's softened but not melted.
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut Can substitute with sweetened coconut if preferred.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Can use dark chocolate for variation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the milk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
  7. Roll the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Make a small indent in the center of each cookie with your finger or the back of a spoon.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden.
  2. Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Assembly
  1. After cooling, fill each indent with caramel sauce.
  2. Melt the chocolate chips and dip the bottom of each filled cookie into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  3. Drizzle additional melted chocolate over the top and let the cookies set before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To freeze, layer between parchment paper in a freezer-safe bag.