Samoa Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious twist on the Girl Scout classic! These flavorful cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with all your Samoa favorites!
We’re at that point in winter where it’s hard to imagine it ever coming to an end. The bitter cold month of February…..with temperatures in the single digits, wind chills below zero, and a thick layer of snow on the ground that isn’t budging. Somehow I always forget about how bad February is, and I’m never ready for it when it comes……but it does come. Every year!
And along with it comes an extreme case of cabin fever, a chill that won’t go away, and a whole lot of sickness. In the past week we’ve had two sick kids, and I’m anticipating we’re not over it yet. We’ve already been to the doctor about 4 times since January…..we’ve been on 3 antibiotics…..and we’ve gone through about 6 boxes of kleenex. Something’s gotta give!!
The good news, if you want to call it that, is my kids deal pretty well with being sick. Because they’ve been sick enough times that it’s no big deal! A little Gatorade, some chicken noodle soup, and a couple of cartoons are usually all they need. And, once they’re out of the woods a bit, some chocolate chip cookies never hurt!
As a special treat for my sick kids, and while we wait for our “real” Girl Scout cookies to arrive, I decided to make these Samoa Chocolate Chip Cookies. They’re based on my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, but clearly they’re one step up. Because…..caramel and toasted coconut and lots and lots of chocolate will do that! All I can say is these cookies might become a February necessity…..in honor of sick kids, cabin fever, and, of course, the Girl Scouts.
Samoa Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- 2 cups toasted coconut
- 1 cup caramel bits
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Slowly add to butter & sugar mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, 1 cup toasted coconut, and caramel bits.
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls (I used a 2 Tablespoon measuring spoon) onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or lightly greased baking sheet).
- Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
- Melt remaining 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips; drizzle over cooled cookies and top with remaining 1 cup toasted coconut.
Samoa cookies were always my favorite! I love to see recipes based on those cookies!
I’m right along with you in denial of how harsh winter is and the looong February. Cookies make anything better (at least I think so!) This look incredible, that coconut detail is beautiful!
I’d love to be sick at your house! But really, super smart to get creative while waiting for girl scout cookies to arrive. It seems like the time it takes between order placed and order received is forever! Love these! Pinned 🙂
I agree – winter needs to end! Our son had sore throat and then ear infection. It just wouldn’t end! Anyway, these have got to beat the real deal…they certainly look like the stuff dreams are made of! I’d be honored if you would consider linking up at #FoodieFriDIY this week. We’d love to have you!
Yep…ready for winter gto be over! These would be perfect with a cup of hot coffee, though!
I am just LOVING all of your samoa creations lately. Samoas are my favorite girl scout cookie and I can’t wait to try this chocolate chip recipe with the delicious flavors of samoas inside!
Oh my gosh, these look amazing! I hope your kiddos get well soon!!! and stay healthy!
You poor thing, I don’t know how you do it? I hope everyone gets well REALLY soon! 🙂
Although I don’t have to deal with the terrible winters, I want Spring to come quickly for my friends! These cookies look perfect!!
Oh my goodness-YUM!! 🙂 Please come bake at my house…these cookies look 100% delicious!!