Girl Scout Cookies Samoas Or Caramel De Lites Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this irresistible homemade Girl Scout Samoa cookie recipe! This easy-to-follow guide from bakingbits.com teaches you how to make these iconic caramel-coconut-chocolate delights from scratch. Get ready for crispy, chewy, and utterly addictive cookies that are perfect for sharing (or not!).

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 170.3 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Girl Scout Cookies Samoas Or Caramel De Lites

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How to Make Girl Scout Cookies Samoas Or Caramel De Lites

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a soft, non-sticky ball. Add more flour if needed.
  6. Roll out the dough between two sheets of wax paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Use a 1 1/2-inch cookie cutter to cut out rounds.
  7. Use a knife or straw to cut a smaller hole in the center of each cookie.
  8. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  10. Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  12. Spread coconut evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  13. Toast for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until golden brown.
  14. Cool completely, stirring occasionally.
  15. Combine caramels, 1/4 cup milk, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe bowl.
  16. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth and melted.
  17. Stir in the toasted coconut.
  18. Spread caramel mixture over cooled cookies using about 2-3 teaspoons per cookie.
  19. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 45-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  20. Dip the base of each cookie into the melted chocolate.
  21. Transfer cookies to parchment paper.
  22. Transfer remaining chocolate to a piping bag and drizzle over cookies.
  23. Let chocolate set completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

36g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Girl Scout Cookies Samoas Or Caramel De Lites?

Girl Scout Cookies Samoas Or Caramel De Lites takes about 135 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Girl Scout Cookies Samoas Or Caramel De Lites?

Girl Scout Cookies Samoas Or Caramel De Lites has approximately 170.3 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Girl Scout Cookies Samoas Or Caramel De Lites?

The key ingredients for Girl Scout Cookies Samoas Or Caramel De Lites are Butter, Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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