Description
Healthy-ish Homemade Samoas Cookies are a guilt-free twist on the classic Girl Scout treat, bringing back fond childhood memories without the processed sugars. These delectable cookies feature a chewy coconut topping and rich dark chocolate coating, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Perfect for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying as an indulgent treat at home, these cookies can easily be customized to suit your dietary preferences, including vegan options. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll find baking these cookies both enjoyable and rewarding!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature) or vegan alternative
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup (plus additional for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup canned full-fat coconut cream
- 2 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut (toasted)
- 12 ounces dark chocolate (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and maple syrup together until fluffy, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; beat until dough forms a ball.
- Roll out dough and cut into cookie shapes; bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a pot, combine remaining maple syrup and coconut cream; boil until thickened, then mix in nut butter and toasted coconut.
- Assemble by adding the coconut mixture on each cooled cookie; chill briefly.
- Dip bottoms of cookies in melted dark chocolate; drizzle remaining chocolate on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Consider using different nut butters to alter flavors or add toppings like flaky sea salt or crushed nuts for extra texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.