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COOKIE CAKE
Make the Best Girl Scout Cookie in the Lineup (But as a Big Cookie Cake)
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5.0 (360)|(2 Reviews)Giant shortbread cookie cake topped with chewy toasted coconut caramel and melted dark chocolate drizzle.
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By Molly Allen (Recipe Developer)•Published April 20, 2026
⏱ 2 hrs 15 mins (incl. set)
Simply Recipes / Molly Allen🔥 390 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- No waiting for Girl Scout season.
- The combination of toasted coconut, chewy caramel, and dark chocolate is unmatched.
COOKIE CAKE
Make the Best Girl Scout Cookie in the Lineup (But as a Big Cookie Cake)
Everything you love about Samoas (Caramel deLites) blown up into a 9-inch party cookie cake: buttery crisp shortbread base layered with homemade chewy coconut caramel and drizzled with dark chocolate stripes. Difficulty: Moderate.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time2 hrs 15 mins (incl. set)
Servings10 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- Shortbread Base: 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Topping: 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut (toasted), 11 oz soft caramels melted with 3 tbsp milk
- Drizzle: 6 oz dark chocolate, melted
Directions
1
Bake shortbread base
Press shortbread dough into a 9-inch tart or springform pan. Bake at 350°F for 18–20 minutes until golden.
2
Toss coconut with melted caramel
Toast coconut in oven for 6 mins. Melt caramels with milk; stir in toasted coconut. Spread over baked shortbread.
3
Drizzle chocolate stripes
Drizzle melted dark chocolate across the top in signature diagonal stripes. Let set before slicing.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Toast the coconut on a baking sheet until nutty brown—toasting is the secret to authentic Samoa flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories390 kcal
Protein4g
Carbs52g
Total Fat20g
Sodium: 160mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
