Girl Scout Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies (Homemade Samoa-Style)
These chewy, buttery cookies are loaded with gooey caramel chips and rich chocolate chunks, just like the popular Girl Scout seasonal favorite. I have Included tips for a Samoa-inspired variation and gluten-free swaps.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Star Ingredients:
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Ghirardelli or Guittard recommended
Instructions
Cream the Butter & Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter,
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar for 5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Scrape the bowl to ensure no sugar is left unmixed.
Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Mix in 2 large room-temperature eggs one at a time.
- Then add 2 tsp vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk 2 ¼ cups of flour
- 1 tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt.
- Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until no streaks remain.
Fold in Caramel & Chocolate Chips
- Add 1 cup caramel bits and 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Fold them in about 15-20 times for even distribution.
Chill the Dough
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 48 hours to enhance flavor.
Bake the Cookies
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls (2 tbsp each) and space them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center is a little underdone.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For chewier cookies → Underbake slightly and let them set on the baking sheet.
- For a deeper caramel flavor → Try browning the butter before mixing.
- Storage Tip → Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze dough balls for fresh cookies anytime!
- Perfect Pairing → Enjoy with milk, coffee, or spiced chai latte.