Caramelized Apple Samoas
Delight in these Caramelized Apple Samoas, a luscious twist on the classic treat combining caramelized apples, chewy caramel, and toasted coconut on a buttery cookie base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup shredded toasted coconut
- 20 shortbread cookies
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 8-10 minutes until apples are soft and caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Spread a thin layer of caramel sauce on each shortbread cookie.
- Top each cookie with a spoonful of the caramelized apple mixture.
- Sprinkle toasted shredded coconut generously over the apples.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the coconut topping on each cookie. Optionally, dip half of the cookie in chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes until chocolate sets.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for a delicious treat.
Notes
For extra crunch, add chopped toasted pecans to the apple mixture or sprinkle on top before chilling.
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