Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies
If you love Samoas Girl Scout Cookies, this homemade version is a game-changer! These buttery shortbread cookies are topped with a rich caramel-coconut layer and finished with a decadent drizzle of melted chocolate. They deliver the same irresistible combination of crisp, chewy, and chocolatey goodness—but made fresh in your own kitchen! Perfect for parties, bake sales, or as a sweet treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Yield: ~24 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 3 cups shredded coconut (toasted)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (melted)
Instructions
Make the Shortbread Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut out circles. Use a smaller cutter to make a hole in the center.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden. Let them cool completely.
Prepare the Topping:
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast shredded coconut, stirring frequently until golden brown.
- Mix toasted coconut with caramel sauce until well combined.
Assemble the Cookies:
- Spread the caramel-coconut mixture over each shortbread cookie.
- Drizzle or dip cookies in melted chocolate.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Toasted Coconut: Enhances flavor and texture—don’t skip this step!
- Prevent Stickiness: Let cookies fully cool before adding caramel to keep them crisp.
- Chocolate Dipping: For extra indulgence, dip the cookie bottoms in melted chocolate.
