Best 6 Easy Samoas Cookies Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey as we delve into the realm of "Easy Samoa Cookies." These treats are a symphony of flavors, combining the irresistible crunch of crisp cookies with the velvety smoothness of caramel and the decadent richness of chocolate. With their irresistible combination of textures and flavors, these cookies are sure to become a hit among cookie enthusiasts of all ages. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delightful baking adventure together!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE SAMOA COOKIES



Homemade Samoa Cookies image

Experimenting with shortbread cookie recipes, I found a way to create a cookie the not only gives you a melt-in-your-mouth texture, but also retains its shape and doesn't crumble when you pick it up. I ended up making these for Easter weekend to give out as gifts. So far the cookies haven't made it past the 2 hour mark after being opened and left up on a table for consumption. Hope you love these as much as my friends and family do! Enjoy!

Provided by Shyla Lane

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon milk
4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
22 ounces caramels (such as Kraft® Caramel Bits)
1 pound chocolate (such as CandiQuick®)

Steps:

  • Beat butter, white sugar, and salt together in a bowl; add 2 cups flour and stir. Beat 1 cup flour into butter mixture; mix until a sticky dough forms.
  • Whisk egg, vanilla extract, and milk together in a bowl. Beat remaining flour and egg mixture into dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Break off a small portion of dough and roll it out on a lightly floured work surface into a 1/4-inch thick round. Place round on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until slightly golden and soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Cook and stir coconut in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and toasted, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Melt caramel bits in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir coconut into caramel. Press a spoonful of caramel-coconut mixture into the top of each cookie.
  • Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, about 60 seconds. Dip the base of each cookie into melted chocolate and place dipped cookies on parchment paper until chocolate sets. Drizzle chocolate over the top of each cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.7 calories, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 371.3 mg, Sugar 48.2 g

SAMOA COOKIES (COPYCAT RECIPE)



Samoa Cookies (Copycat Recipe) image

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Cookies     Copycat Recipes     Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for kneading
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon milk
4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
22 ounces caramels (such as Kraft® caramel bits)
1 pound chocolate (such as Candiquick®)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 2 cups of flour and beat until combined. Pour 1 more cup of flour and beat until a sticky dough is formed.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla, and milk. Add the remaining 1 cup of flour and egg mixture into the dough. Beat until combined.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment or waxed paper.
  • Lightly dust a smooth, flat surface with flour. Take a small portion of dough and roll it into a flat, 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Use a cookie cutter to make round cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the step for the remaining dough.
  • Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly golden. Transfer onto a wire rack to cool.
  • While baking, prepare the toppings. Cook the coconut flakes in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir for 2 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned and toasted.
  • Microwave the caramel squares in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals for 2 minutes, stirring in between. Once smooth and melted, stir in the coconut flakes.
  • Firmly press a spoonful of the coconut caramel mixture onto the cooled cookies.
  • Microwave the chocolate in a deep, microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir until smooth and melted.
  • Dip the bottom of the cookies into the chocolate and let them set on a piece of parchment paper. Using a fork, drizzle the remaining chocolate over the cookies. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 cal

EASY SAMOAS COOKIES



Easy Samoas Cookies image

Even people that don't like coconut come back for more of these cookies! I use it for cookie exchanges since they are so good and also easy to make. This is always a favorite around the holidays!

Provided by kamra

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (14 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut
1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough, halved lengthwise and cut into slices
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel sundae syrup
1 (12 ounce) jar hot fudge topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour coconut into a shallow bowl. Press each cookie dough slice into coconut to coat both sides. Arrange coated slices on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Drizzle caramel syrup over cooled cookies and top with hot fudge topping. Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.6 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 327.3 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

HOMEMADE SAMOAS COOKIES



Homemade Samoas Cookies image

Start with a basic shortbread cookie base, add a scrumptious caramel coconut topping, then finish it all off with dark chocolate drizzle, and you've got your very own homemade version of classic Samoas cookies. Just pair them with a big glass of milk for the perfect ooey-gooey cookie treat.

Provided by Kitchen is My Playg

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sweetened flaked coconut (14 oz. package)
20 ounces store-bought soft caramels (about 75 candies)
4 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces dark chocolate
1/4 teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat butter for about 30 seconds with an electric mixer at medium speed. Add sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the milk and blend until just combined.
  • Divide dough into two equal parts and use your hands to form each part into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. It may be tempting to skip the chilling time, but chilling the dough is essential to easy cutting of the cookies and to keeping the cookies from spreading while baking.
  • Working with one disc at a time, remove from the refrigerator and roll to just slightly thicker than 1/8-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or two round cookie cutters, one smaller than the other, to cut the dough into circles. I found a 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter to be the perfect size for the larger circle, and used the cap from a small spice bottle instead of a cookie cutter to cut out the inside circle.
  • Carefully transfer cut circles to a baking sheet with a small spatula. Re-roll the remaining dough scraps and continue to cut circles until all the dough is used.
  • Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes until just starting to turn pale golden brown on the edges. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Spread 4 cups sweetened flaked coconut onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 18 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Unwrap caramels. Place caramels, milk, and salt in the top of a double boiler. Cook over gently simmering water, stirring frequently, until caramels are fully melted.
  • Remove about 1/4 of the melted caramel to a small bowl. Set aside. Add toasted coconut to the remaining 3/4 of the melted caramel. Stir gently until well combined. Remove from the heat.
  • Working with one cookie at a time, spread each cookie with a thin layer of reserved caramel. This helps the caramel coconut topping better adhere. If caramel becomes too difficult to spread as it cools, warm in the microwave for about 5 to 8 seconds until spreadable.
  • With a small spoon, press about 1 tablespoon caramel coconut topping onto each cookie. Set aside on a parchment lined baking sheet. If the caramel coconut topping becomes too difficult to spread as it cools, place it back over simmering water and warm it until it's spreadable again.
  • Coarsely chop 8 ounces good-quality dark chocolate. Place in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Add 1/2 teaspoon vegetable or canola oil. Heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  • One at a time, dip the bottom of each cookie in chocolate. Gently shake the cookie a couple of times to allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place dipped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper.
  • Use a fork or small spoon to drizzle chocolate over the tops of the cookies. Let the cookies stand until the chocolate is fully set.
  • Store cookies in a covered airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 120.3, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 17.6, Protein 2.7

SAMOAS BARS - JUST LIKE THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!



Samoas Bars - Just Like the Girl Scout Cookies! image

These bars are an easy-to-make copycat version of the coconut/caramel/chocolate/shortbread Girl Scout cookie that seem to come less and less to a box every year... maybe it's just me... I LOVE these cookies - I have been an addict since I was in the Girl Scouts at age 5, and upon first bite I knew these bars and I would have a long, loving relationship (when I'm not at the gym frantically trying to elliptical away the evidence of my coconut-caramel love affair). :) NOTE: Prep time includes cooling time.

Provided by Greeny4444

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h25m

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded coconut, toasted
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk
10 ounces semisweet chocolate (chocolate chips are ok)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • For the cookie base: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, and spray it lightly with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter, until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  • Working at a low speed, gradually beat in flour and salt until mixture is crumbly, like wet sand.
  • Pour crumbly dough into prepared pan and press into an even layer.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until base is set and edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the topping: Unwrap the caramels and place in a large microwave-safe bowl with milk and salt.
  • Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, stopping to stir a few times to help the caramel melt. When smooth, fold in toasted coconut with a spatula.
  • Put dollops of the topping all over the shortbread base. Using the spatula, spread the topping in an even layer. Let topping set until cooled.
  • When cooled, cut into 30 bars with a large knife or a pizza cutter.
  • Once bars are cut, melt chocolate in a small bowl. Heat it on high in the microwave in 45-second intervals, stirring thoroughly to prevent scorching.
  • Dip the base of each bar into the chocolate and place on a clean piece of wax paper.
  • Use remaining chocolate (or melt a bit of additional chocolate, if necessary) to drizzle bars with chocolate to finish.
  • Let chocolate set completely before storing in an airtight container.

HOMEMADE SAMOAS RECIPE BY TASTY



Homemade Samoas Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, milk, vanilla extract, soft caramel, salt, heavy cream, vanilla extract, toasted coconut, chocolate

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter
½ cup sugar
2 cups flour, more for dusting
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups soft caramel
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups toasted coconut
1 cup chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar. Make sure it's well incorporate, it will have a crumbly texture.
  • Add the milk and vanilla. Bring together and refrigerate for 30 min.
  • Melt the caramel with salt, heavy cream and vanilla in the microwave (2 min).
  • Add the melted caramel to the the toasted coconut. Make sure to save about ¼ cup of the melted caramel. The reserved caramel will be used to 'glue' the caramel coconut mix to the cookie.
  • Roll out cookie dough and cut out your cookies. Place on a parchment paper and bake for 10-13 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Set aside to cool down.
  • Once the cookie is cool enough to touch, add some of the reserved caramel to the top, then add a layer of caramel coconut.
  • Dip in melted chocolate and drizzle chocolate over the top. Let chocolate set.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 14 grams

Tips:

  • Use parchment paper to line your baking sheets. This will prevent the cookies from sticking to the pan and make cleanup a breeze.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape in the oven.
  • Don't overbake the cookies. They should be golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before dipping them in the chocolate. This will help the chocolate set properly.
  • If you don't have any coconut on hand, you can substitute chopped nuts or crushed graham crackers.

Conclusion:

These Samoa cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!

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