These were VERY labor intensive and they are ok. I do not support GS organization for personal reasons, however I <3 their caramel delight cookies. I guess I'll just have to go without as I will not be making these again. Took about 2 hours..which is not what I expected.
Yes, there is a reason that I describe them in my post as "laborious and labor intensive." They are a lot of work. However, the batches I have made of these always get loads of rave reviews about how much better they are than the scout-bought version. I'm sorry you felt they were just "ok."
To answer the above question about store bought sugar cookie dough, No, I don't think that would work, as the base of this cookie is shortbread, not sugar cookie. If you want to get rid of the work, I have had some readers say that they bought store bought fudge striped cookies and topped them with the caramel/coconut mixture. I haven't tried that myself but I am guessing it would be close to the girl scout version.
Thanks to all for your comments and for visiting my blog. :)
A quick version use the store bought chocolate dipped shortbread cookies a jar of caramel coconut frosting and melted chocolate chips these do not store well because the caramel does not harden but they are tasty. You could use the cookies and then make just the caramel topping homemade. that would be great too.
I melted the caramel in a double boiler, added the toasted coconut and kept it on very low heat. The topping went on like a frosting. I did the same with the chocolate.
Thanks for the recipe. I tried these a month ago! They tasted just like the GS ones! I had my dad help me. Four hands instead of two made the process a little easier. I had to keep my cookies in the refrigerator because the chocolate kept melting. Did anyone else have that problem? Any advice?
Hi Marie: Thanks for visiting my blog! I did not have that problem, but my advice would be to try a dipping chocolate next time. Wilton or Dolci both have great brands and they don't melt as easily when handled. Good luck and I'm glad you liked them!
I've tried a similar recipie that used bars instead of cookies. It wasn't worth it. You cut the pan into squares and dip the bottom in chocolate, but the problem was that the shortbread was WAT TOO CRUMBLY to dip in the chocolate successfuly. If was too frusterating and I ended up using way more chocolate than called for. I want to do it again but I'll be rolling it out as cookies this time for sure. Don't try to skip this step, it really doesn't save time!
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ReplyDeleteThose look positively delicious!! Katrina is a gem, you certainly picked the right recipe to use!
ReplyDeleteI am making these as I type and I cannot wait to try them!!! It is very labor intensive though.
ReplyDeleteIt IS labor intensive, probably the most laborious cookie I've ever made, but so worth it! How did yours turn out?
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ReplyDeleteThey are yummy! Thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteCan these be made on premade sugar cookie dough? I'm not liking all the "work" from previous comments!!
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ReplyDeleteThese were VERY labor intensive and they are ok. I do not support GS organization for personal reasons, however I <3 their caramel delight cookies. I guess I'll just have to go without as I will not be making these again. Took about 2 hours..which is not what I expected.
ReplyDeleteYes, there is a reason that I describe them in my post as "laborious and labor intensive." They are a lot of work. However, the batches I have made of these always get loads of rave reviews about how much better they are than the scout-bought version. I'm sorry you felt they were just "ok."
ReplyDeleteTo answer the above question about store bought sugar cookie dough, No, I don't think that would work, as the base of this cookie is shortbread, not sugar cookie. If you want to get rid of the work, I have had some readers say that they bought store bought fudge striped cookies and topped them with the caramel/coconut mixture. I haven't tried that myself but I am guessing it would be close to the girl scout version.
Thanks to all for your comments and for visiting my blog. :)
Do you think you could skip the work and make them into bars? someone try it and let me know. :-)
ReplyDeleteI know for a fact these can be made into bars. :) They are on my list of things to try! Thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteA quick version use the store bought chocolate dipped shortbread cookies a jar of caramel coconut frosting and melted chocolate chips these do not store well because the caramel does not harden but they are tasty. You could use the cookies and then make just the caramel topping homemade. that would be great too.
ReplyDeleteFor someone who has never baked before, and is dying to attempt this - would it be too ambitious??
ReplyDeleteNo! Try it! This is a time consuming cookie, but it isn't hard. Just take your time and follow the directions carefully! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI melted the caramel in a double boiler, added the toasted coconut and kept it on very low heat. The topping went on like a frosting. I did the same with the chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try it in my double broiler. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe. I tried these a month ago! They tasted just like the GS ones! I had my dad help me. Four hands instead of two made the process a little easier. I had to keep my cookies in the refrigerator because the chocolate kept melting. Did anyone else have that problem? Any advice?
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Hi Marie:
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog! I did not have that problem, but my advice would be to try a dipping chocolate next time. Wilton or Dolci both have great brands and they don't melt as easily when handled. Good luck and I'm glad you liked them!
I've tried a similar recipie that used bars instead of cookies. It wasn't worth it. You cut the pan into squares and dip the bottom in chocolate, but the problem was that the shortbread was WAT TOO CRUMBLY to dip in the chocolate successfuly. If was too frusterating and I ended up using way more chocolate than called for. I want to do it again but I'll be rolling it out as cookies this time for sure. Don't try to skip this step, it really doesn't save time!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up!
ReplyDeleteThese are not for beginners!!! So difficult. Beware of burnt coconut!
ReplyDeleteHow many cookies does this make?
ReplyDeleteIt depends what size cookies you make. Mine were about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and it made between 3-4 dozen cookies.
ReplyDeleteDo you think you could split this up and make the shortbread version ahead of time? The cookie portion should keep right?
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