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Best Homemade Samoas Cookies

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Delicious homemade Samoas cookies featuring a chewy coconut and chocolate drizzle that evoke warm memories and nostalgia.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (210g) sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
  • 4 ounces (113g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Creaming together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets; bake for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Combine granulated sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Continue to cook until the mixture reaches a golden amber color.
  9. Stir in vanilla extract and toasted shredded coconut.
  10. Spoon the caramel coconut mixture onto each cooled cookie.
  11. Let sit for about 30 minutes.
  12. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and coconut oil together.
  13. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies.
  14. Let the chocolate set completely before serving.

Notes

Best enjoyed with coffee or vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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