Giant cookie
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. "Samoa" cookies are very popular in the USA, where they are usually sold by girl scouts. These cookies with caramel-coconut filling turn out delicious and unique to us. After trying them once, my children now often ask me to make this treat. That's why I decided to share the recipe with you. The baked goods are ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
For the base, knead the dough from flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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Step 2
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Roll out the dough into a thin layer on parchment paper and cut out a circle. Use a glass to make a round hole in the center. Prick the dough with a fork. From the dough scraps, cut out cookies of any shape.
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Step 3
Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Adjust according to your oven.
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Step 4
For the filling, we will need: chocolate, caramels, milk, salt, and coconut flakes.
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Step 5
Break the chocolate into pieces and melt over a water bath. Spread a layer over the cooled shortbread ring and place in the refrigerator. Reserve a little melted chocolate for coating the caramel shavings.
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Step 6
Spread the coconut flakes on parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 5–7 minutes until light beige in color.
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Step 7
On a dry skillet, prepare the salted caramel: melt caramels, milk, and salt until smooth. Stir the caramel occasionally with a silicone spatula. Add only a tiny amount of salt—it should merely enhance the sweetness of the caramel.
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Step 8
Flip the base with the chocolate side down. Spread part of the caramel onto the shortbread ring. Work quickly so the caramel doesn't have time to set.
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Step 9
Mix the remaining part with the coconut flakes.
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Step 10
Place the caramelized coconut flakes on the ring. Pour melted chocolate on top.
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Step 11
Put the cookies in the refrigerator until ready to serve.