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Coconut Caramel Stuffed Samoa Cookies Recipe

Coconut Caramel Stuffed Samoa Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these decadent Easy Coconut Caramel Samoa Stuffed Cookies that are a delightful twist on the classic Samoa flavor. These cookies are filled with a gooey caramel and coconut center, enveloped in a rich chocolate cookie dough, and drizzled with more chocolate on top.


Ingredients

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For the Coconut Caramel Filling:

  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut
  • 1/3 cup Caramel

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1 stick Butter
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Coconut Caramel Filling: In a bowl, mix together shredded coconut and caramel. Stir well.
  2. Form Coconut Balls: Use a half tablespoon to scoop out small balls of the coconut mixture and place them on a baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Make the Cookie Dough: In a separate bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Add cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder. Combine everything well.
  5. Assemble the Cookies: Take a ball of cookie dough, flatten it in your hand, place a coconut ball in the center, and wrap the dough around it. Flatten slightly and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies for about 15 minutes until set.
  7. Prepare the Chocolate Drizzle: While the cookies cool, melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
  8. Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies. Serve and enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg