Samoa Sugar Cookies
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups cake flour (scooped and leveled)*
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2 tsp cornstarch
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1/4 cup all vegetable shortening (unflavored), at room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 large egg white
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup toasted sweetened coconut, slightly crushed into smaller pieces
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6 Tbsp salted butter, at room temperature
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1/2 cup homemade caramel sauce (fully chilled), plus more for drizzling (recipe here)
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 - 2 Tbsp milk
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1 cup chocolate chips (preferably 1/2 cup milk chocolate and 1/2 cup semi-sweet)
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 cup toasted sweetened coconut, slightly crushed into smaller pieces
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