Indulge in the delightful Samoa cookies, a harmonious blend of chewy coconut macaroons and rich chocolate ganache, topped with toasted coconut flakes. These cookies are a symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for any occasion. This article provides three Samoa cookie recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat.
The first recipe is a classic interpretation of Samoa cookies, featuring a crisp coconut macaroon base smothered in a velvety chocolate ganache and finished with a sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes. The second recipe adds a layer of caramel between the macaroon and the chocolate ganache, creating a Samoa cookie with an extra layer of sweetness and complexity. The third recipe incorporates chunks of toasted coconut into the macaroon base, resulting in a cookie bursting with coconut flavor.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll end up with a batch of Samoa cookies that are sure to impress. These cookies are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a sweet treat. They're also a great way to use up any leftover coconut macaroons or chocolate ganache. So gather your ingredients and let's get baking!
HOMEMADE SAMOA COOKIES
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
Time 1h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
CHEWY CHOCOLATE COOKIES
This cookie recipe-a favorite of our four children-has been in my collection for years. Sometimes I'll substitute mint-flavored chips for the semisweet chocolate chips. Either way, the chocolate cookies disappear quickly. This is one of our favorite easy chocolate chip cookie recipes. -Sheri Ziesemer, Olympia, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chips., Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Roll the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch for crispy cookies.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely before dipping them in chocolate.
- Use a high-quality chocolate for dipping, such as semisweet or dark chocolate.
- Sprinkle the dipped cookies with coconut immediately after dipping, while the chocolate is still wet.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Samoas are a delicious and iconic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. With a crispy cookie base, a sweet coconut-caramel filling, and a rich chocolate coating, these cookies are sure to please everyone. Whether you are making them for a party, a potluck, or just to enjoy at home, these cookies are sure to be a hit.
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