Name: Homemade Samoas (aka the caramel + coconut girl scout cookies)
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, (softened); 1/3 cup sugar; 1 1/4 cup flour; 1/3 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cold milk or water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes; 2 cups caramels, (unwrapped); 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips