It’s February, and I’m having major cookie cravings. That’s right, it’s Girl Scout Cookies season! Samoas Caramel Popcorn is a new twist on a classic favorite. Buttery popcorn mixed with the coconutty, caramely, chocolatey goodness of samoas?? Yes please! Every Girl Scout cookie is delicious and I look forward to them all year round, but Samoas are by far #1 in my heart!
Let’s dive into this tasty treat!!
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Unbeatable Girl Scout Cookies
There are 12 different Girl Scout Cookies this year, and honestly would try all of them if I could. From classics like Thin Mints or Trefoils, to new S’mores and Toast-Yays! there is a Girl Scout cookie for everyone. Check out Meet the Cookies to learn a little bit more about each sweet treat!
I was a Girl Scout growing up and always had the most fun seeing how many cookies I could sell, but looking back it was clearly my parents doing all the work.
Now I love being able to get my hands on these beloved cookies and happy support this organization that does so much for empowering girls across the US
As you know, I have a major sweet tooth and my first desserts recipe shared was cookies! Chocolate chip cookies to be exact.
Lately I’ve found myself craving a little bit of sweet AND salty and have enjoyed finding snacks to incorporate both. White chocolate chex mix and brown butter sweet potatoes are two great examples of combining these contrasting flavors into an incredible combination.
how to: make caramel popcorn
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Prep a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Pop some popcorn in the microwave or on the stove, whichever method you normally do. Any popcorn works, and I find the butter really shine through when mixed with the caramel!
Pour the popcorn into a large bowl and set aside to prep the caramel.
Over medium low heat, slowly melt caramels in a small pan with a splash of water. Stir frequently with a wooden spoon. Once melted, pour over the popcorn and toss until covered.
It will be VERY sticky but push through! Lay flat on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
how to: assemble samoas caramel popcorn
Once the popcorn has finished in the oven, let it cool for about 30 minutes.
While the popcorn is cooling the coconut and chocolate can be prepped!
Lightly toast coconut over medium-low heat. Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the coconut. Stir often and be careful not to burn. Set aside.
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds, stir, and continue microwaving for 15 second increments until melted, stirring each time.
Chop Samoas cookies into small pieces and set aside.
Once the chocolate is melted, drizzle over the cooled popcorn. Top with toasted coconut and Samoas pieces while the chocolate is still warm. Enjoy fresh!
Ingredients Needed for Samoas Caramel Popcorn
Materials Needed for Samoas Caramel Popcorn
Girl Scout Cookies Samoas Caramel Popcorn
Ingredients
- 2 bags of popcorn
- 10-12 oz caramels
- 2 tsp water
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 package Samoas Girl Scout Cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Prep a sheet pan with parchment paper. Pop popcorn in the microwave and pour into a large bowl.
- Over medium-low heat, slowly melt caramels in a small pan with a splash of water. Stir frequently. Once melted, pour over the popcorn and toss until covered.
- Lay flat on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes stirring halfway through. Once the popcorn has finished in the oven, let cool for about 30 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the coconut. Stir often and be careful not to burn. Cook until lightly browned. Chop Samoas cookies into small pieces and set aside.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds, stir, and continue microwaving for 15 second increments until melted, stirring each time.
- Drizzle chocolate over the cooled popcorn. Top with toasted coconut and Samoas pieces while the chocolate is still warm. Enjoy fresh!
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It’s hard to not love ALL Girl Scout cookies, but which ones are your go-tos every year? Share in the comments below!
I never tried Girl Scout Cookies but this sounds amazing! I always wanted to try them, but not sure if they do them in the UK. I mean I truly love pop corn so any new recipes with them and I am already ecstatic! Thanks for sharing x
Mmmmmm……..yummy snack! I’m sure Girl Scouts will love this snack. Thank you for sharing your recipe with me.
Wow, so much yum in one post! I wouldn’t know what girl scout cookies taste like, as I’m in the UK. But caramel popcorn sounds right up my street!
Oh my gosh. This popcorn looks incredible. I love the samoas cookies too so this is right up my alley!
Oh my goodness!! This looks so yummy! I have to try it!! Thanks for sharing.
These look incredible! And easier to make than I would have thought. Thank you for sharing.
These look delicious. I’m a big fan of girl scout cookies, especially thin mints. But these ones are great too, and I love your idea of adding popcorn. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I absolutely love Samoa cookies so this recipe is something I know I’m going to like. I can see giving this as a nice homemade gift too — it looks and sounds amazing!
Wow this looks amazing!!! One of my fav Girl Scout cookies too. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! This looks incredible and so delicious! I will definitely be adding this to my list of recipes I need to try! Thank you for sharing.
Yummy, Imlove this 🧡🧡
Thanks for sharing
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This recipe looks amazing, and I think using Girl Scouts as inspiration is such a great idea x
I love your recipes, they are family friendly like this one😁❤️
These look amazing! I’ve never seen a recipe like this before and it looks like it should be really straight forward for me to make it plant-based too.
This is screaming at me to try!
I have never really been a popcorn fan until here lately and now you’ve combined it with my all time favorite cookies. I’m actually afraid to try this for fear I won’t have the will power to stop eating it.
Ypu make me want to go find some girls out cookies asap. These recipes look good. We in Texas with this ice storm they should extend the sale in this area to give us a chance to get some.
WOW that all looks so delicious! Definitely wanna make the caramel cookies 🙂
OH MY GOSH that looks amazing!! Doing this!!
This looks absolutely amazing. Those are my Mom’s favorite cookies, so I have to try this and see what she thinks!
Yum! This would be such a delicious treat for movie nights! Thank you for sharing xx
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Yum! This would be such a delicious treat for movie nights! Thank you for sharing xx
Wow, this does look unbeatable and too, too good! I would probably eat way too much of it in the first day, but I also think this would make a great handmade gift. 🙂
What a unique idea! Samoas are my favorite girl scout cookies, this looks delicious! thanks for sharing
This sounds really good! And it would be perfect for a movie night 🙂
thanks for sharing!
Samoas are my FAVORITE Girl Scout Cookie (with thin mints a close second). This popcorn looks amazing. Great idea!
I need this in my life! Samoas are my absolute favorite Girl Scout cookies! And now combining it with popcorn? I never would have even thought of it. Can’t wait to try it out!!
This looks so good! I’m definitely going to have to try it. Thanks for sharing!
The popcorn looks so yummy, I’d love to try it! Such a fab and easy recipe xx
Omg samoas are my favorite! This recipe looks delicious I will definitely be trying!
You had me at Samoas!! They are my all-time favorite GS cookie EVER. I’m going to try this recipe with my family this weekend. Thank you for this! I’m so excited.
This is such a unique recipe! I love it!
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Samoa cookies are my favorite Girl Scout cookies! This sounds amazing!!
YUM! This is a great idea! Can’t wait to try it.
I usually don’t eat caramel popcorn but this one looks amazing!
This recipe is impressive, lovely 😆 Yummy
Thanks for sharing
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These sound absolutely delicious and definitely something that my mum would love. I’m going to have a go at making them and put them in a pretty jar to give her as a gift.
sounds like a great treat! also good for girl overnight get togethers
Girl this looks amazing I had to send it to my girl scout cookie dealer. Yummy
Yum, this sounds so good! It’s making me nostalgic just reading about it.
Oh wowzers! These look absolutely incredible
Yum! I will have to try this! My daughter is a Girl Scout and we will be receiving cookies soon. My favorite are the Thin Mints but my hubby loves Samoas! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I have never had girl scout cookies, as girl scouts aren’t really a thing where I am from. But these look so divine and thank you for sharing the caramel popcorn recipe!
We don’t have Girl Scout cookies in UK and I’ve always wondered what’s so good about them but omg these looks amazing! I’m so happy this comes with a recipe to try make your own!
This is the most brilliant use of Girl Scout cookie flavors! Wow!
Ooooo yummy what a combo, popcorn with chocolate and caramel, these look amazing, thank you for sharing.
What a fun recipe! I just got my girl scout cookies in the mail and tried this, popcorn & samoa cookies! I am in love.
I’ve never thought of/seen this before, but this is genius! We tried buying Samoas the other day outside of the grocery store, but the person in front of us snagged the last box! I’ll have to try this recipe when I get a box because it looks absolutely delicious!
Omg this looks so delicious! I just ordered Girl Scout Samoa’s too so I’m definitely trying this recipe.
I love popcorn and this looks and sounds AMAZING! Wish I had this to munch on right now. Siobhan ♡ | Vegan Babe Life
This is amazing! Perfect sweet treat, oh I am so obsessed!