Simple S'amoas

4.75 from 16 votes

These simple DIY Samoa cookies are a delicious take on a classic favorite! With crunchy toasted coconut, gooey caramel, and a drizzle of chocolate on top of buttery shortbread, they’re seriously irresistible.

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Simple S'amoas

Servings: cookies

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $9.98

Equipment

Ingredients

1 package fudge-striped cookies
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups caramels see note 1
3 to 4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips

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Instructions

Set cookies on a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Place coconut in a large frying pan and toast over medium heat, stirring until lightly toasted, 5–7 minutes, then cool completely.
Add caramels and 3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream to a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring for 15 seconds between each, until melted and smooth.
Combine the coconut and caramel and stir until combined. If needed, add an extra tablespoon of milk/heavy cream. Spoon mixture onto shortbread cookies, pressing gently.
In another microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips. Melt in the microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring for 10 seconds between each burst, until smooth.
Generously drizzle chocolate over all cookies and let set at room temperature.

Notes

Note 1: Don't use caramel bits; use the wrapped caramels. Make sure the caramels you have are new and soft. If they are old, they harden way too much after being melted.

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