Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Homemade Samoas Cookies! These irresistible treats combine crunchy, buttery cookie layers with a luscious coconut topping and rich chocolate drizzle. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will transport you to dessert heaven with every bite. Easy to prepare and full of nostalgic flavors, they are sure to be a hit among family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually sift in the flour while mixing on low speed until a slightly crumbly dough forms.
- Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and flatten them slightly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- While cookies bake, toast coconut flakes in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Mix with sweetened condensed milk.
- Once cooled, spread the coconut mixture over each cookie.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or double boiler; drizzle over cookies and let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, replace shredded coconut with toasted almonds. Experiment with dark or white chocolate for different flavor profiles.