Girl Scout Samoa Cookies Copycat Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible taste of homemade Samoa cookies! This copycat recipe captures the magic of the iconic Girl Scout treat. From the buttery shortbread base to the gooey caramel and toasted coconut topping, and finished with a rich chocolate drizzle, this recipe is a must-try for cookie lovers. Get ready for a delicious baking adventure! (Prep time includes coconut toasting.)

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 249.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.9 (15 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Girl Scout Samoa Cookies Copycat

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How to Make Girl Scout Samoa Cookies Copycat

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast coconut on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway, until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  2. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  3. Place one shortbread cookie in each cup of the prepared muffin tin.
  4. In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, granulated sugar, and corn syrup.
  5. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
  6. Boil for exactly 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  7. Remove from heat. Slowly pour in the sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
  8. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  9. Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon or spatula until creamy and slightly thickened (about 1 minute).
  10. Immediately stir in the toasted coconut, mixing well to combine.
  11. Spoon the caramel mixture by teaspoonfuls over the shortbread cookies in the muffin tin.
  12. Let cool completely at room temperature (at least 2 hours) or until set.
  13. Once cooled, carefully remove the Samoa cookies from the muffin tin.
  14. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle melted chocolate thinly in stripes over the cooled cookies.
  15. Let the chocolate harden completely at room temperature.
  16. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

60g

Carbs

8g

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