Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup shredded toasted coconut
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Creating Samoa stuffed cookies can be a delightful experience. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in Coconut and Chocolate Chips: Gently incorporate the shredded toasted coconut and chocolate chips into the dough.
7. Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, take a portion of the dough and flatten it in your palm. Add a small dollop of caramel sauce in the center, then encase the caramel with the dough, rolling it into a ball.
8. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each one to allow for spreading.
9. Bake: Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These steps make it simple and enjoyable to create your own Samoa stuffed cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 200 kcal per cookie
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 2g