Best 2 Homemade Samoas Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightfulSamoas® cookies, an iconic treat that combines the irresistible flavors of caramel, coconut, and chocolate. These bite-sized cookies are a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a crispy cookie base, a layer of rich caramel, a sprinkling of toasted coconut, and a decadent chocolate coating. Whether you're a fan of classicSamoas® or looking for a homemade alternative, this article offers two delectable recipes that will satisfy your cravings. The first recipe stays true to the originalSamoas® by using pre-made cookie dough, while the second recipe provides a homemade cookie base for a more artisanal touch. Both recipes include step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful photos to guide you through the baking process. So, get ready to embark on a sweet adventure and create your ownbatch of these irresistible treats, perfect for any occasion or simply to enjoy as a delightful snack.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: SAMOAS



Homemade Girl Scout Cookies: Samoas image

from http://blogs.babble.com

Provided by malinda sargent

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup superfine sugar (or granulated)
1 large egg 1
/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
dipping caramel (recipe follows)
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (available at health food stores)
12 ounces of chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. 1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add in egg and beat until well incorporated, scraping down the bowl, if necessary. Add in vanilla. Beat until smooth. With mixer on low, add in salt and flour. Mix until completely incorporated and dough is uniform. Pull dough together and shape into a cylinder with a diameter of about 2 1/2 inches. Wrap in parchment paper and freeze for at least 25 minutes.
  • 2. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice dough into 1/8 inch disks and place on baking sheets, about an inch apart. Once you have made 30 cookies, wrap up the cookie dough, freeze, and save for another time. Use a tiny circle shaped cookie cutter or a large round cake decorating tip to cut a hole in the center of each disk. Refrigerate for an additional 10 minutes. Bake for 8 minutes, or until crisp. Let cool completely.
  • 3. 3. Add coconut into the caramel. Warm the caramel in the microwave for about 10 seconds if necessary. Take cooled cookies and gently dip them completely in the caramel. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze until set, about 5 minutes. 4. Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until fully melted. Place the caramel coated cookies in the chocolate. Use a fork to pull them out of the chocolate and place them on a parchment line cookie sheet. Use the chocolate still on the fork to drizzle stripes over the top of the cookies. Refrigerate until set.
  • 4. Dipping Caramel 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar) 4 tablespoons corn syrup 6 tablespoons water pinch of salt 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons heavy cream* (DO NOT use plain whipping cream) 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan with high sides, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Whisk until combined, and set over medium-low heat. Swirl the pan every now and then to help distribute the heat. Use can use a pastry brush dipped in water to brush the sugar crystals down the sides of the saucepan. When the sugar dissolves completely, raise the heat to medium. When it comes to a boil, watch very carefully for the bubbles to become more viscous (this means that the water has evaporated and that it is ready to go through the candy stages). As it is bubbling away, you want it to turn a deep amber color. When it does, remove the heat and, working quickly, use the spoon to scoop up a small amount of the candy and drop it into the small glass of water. If the blob turns hard like lollipop, then it is ready. If the blob is still soft, put the pan back on the heat. Keep testing until the candy is hard. Remove from heat. 2. Whisk in butter, 6 tablespoons of cream, and vanilla (Careful here, as the mixture should bubble violently for about 10 seconds). If the caramel isn't smooth right away, return the pan to low heat and whisk until smooth. *To clarify, this cream should be heavy cream, or heavy whipping cream, not whipping cream.

HOMEMADE SAMOAS GIRL SCOUT COOKIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Homemade Samoas Girl Scout Cookies Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the cookies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the coconut topping:
3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
15 ounces store-bought or homemade soft caramels
3 Tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces dark chocolate (See Notes)

Steps:

  • Make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In three increments, add the flour mixture to the creamed butter, mixing between each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the milk and vanilla extract, blending until combined and the dough begins to come together in large pieces. Use your hands to divide the dough in half, pressing it together to compact it into two disks. Wrap the disks securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate them until firm, about 1 hour. Once the dough has chilled, roll each disk out onto a lightly floured surface until it is 1/8-inch thick. Cut out as many cookies as possible with a doughnut-shaped cookie cutter. (See Notes for cookie cutter alternatives.) Place the cut-out cookies on a Silpat or parchment paper-lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheet half-way through, until the cookies are pale golden brown. Transfer the cookies to a wire wrack to cool completely. Make the coconut topping: Spread the coconut flakes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the coconut for about 10 minutes in a 350ºF oven until toasted, stirring frequently to ensure even browning and so that it does not burn. (See Notes.) Remove the toasted coconut from the oven and set it aside. Melt the caramels, milk and salt in a double-boiler by placing the caramels in a medium saucepot set over a large saucepot of simmering water. Cook, stirring, until the caramels are fully melted. Remove the saucepot from the heat and combine 3/4 of the caramel with the toasted coconut in a large bowl. Carefully spread the remaining 1/4 cup of caramel atop the cooled cookies then press on a portion of the coconut mixture. Let the cookies cool for 30 minutes. If the caramel-coconut mixture thickens too much at any point while pressing it onto the cookies, return it to the double-boiler and warm it until it's spreadable again. Melt the dark chocolate in a double-boiler or in the microwave. Dip the bottoms of the cookies in the chocolate and place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Use a fork to drizzle the tops with chocolate. Let the cookies sit until the chocolate hardens fully. NOTES: If you don't have a doughnut-shaped cookie cutter, you can use two cookies cutters (such as a circular 2-inch and a circular 1-inch) to form the ring shape. Alternately, you can use the caps to any dry spices to serve as cookie cutters. If the dough is too firm to roll out after being refrigerated, let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before rolling and cutting out the cookies. The shortbread should be very pale golden in color. When in doubt, underbake it! If using dark chocolate chips, 8 ounces is equal to about 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips. Coconut burns very quickly, so keep an eye on it and stir often! Spreading the cookies with the reserved 1/4 cup of caramel gives the coconut mixture a stickier base to adhere to.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality ingredients.
  • Make sure your oven is preheated before baking the cookies.
  • Do not overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before dipping them in chocolate.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate for dipping.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can check the temperature of the chocolate by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the chocolate hardens immediately, it is ready to use.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Samoas cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give these Samoas cookies a try!

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