Homemade Samoas Cookies
Chewy, caramel-filled cookies coated in toasted coconut, perfect for coconut lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 15 ounces soft caramels store-bought or homemade
- 3 Tablespoons whole milk
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces dark chocolate See Kelly's Notes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt to form dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into circles, bake for 12-15 minutes, then cool.
- Melt caramels with milk and salt. Spread on cooled cookies, then dip tops in melted chocolate.
- Let chocolate set, then serve.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality dark chocolate and fresh coconut.