Description
Apple Samoas are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, combining warm, chewy textures with spiced apple filling, rich caramel drizzle, and crunchy toasted coconut. These treats capture the essence of autumn in every bite, making them perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll have these scrumptious cookies ready to impress your family and friends in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh apples (finely chopped, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy; gradually add the dry mixture until combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples and toasted coconut until evenly mixed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with warm caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg