Samoa Cookies

Samoa Cookies are a beloved Girl Scout cookie variant featuring a buttery shortbread base topped with caramel, toasted coconut, and a dark chocolate drizzle. They are primarily associated with the United States, where they are sold annually by Girl Scout troops as part of their famous cookie program.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are high in fat and carbohydrates, providing a quick energy boost but minimal protein. A typical serving of two cookies contains around 140-160 calories, with significant contributions from sugar and saturated fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	160 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Potassium	50 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.8 mg
Folate	25 mcg
Vitamin A	0 mcg
Vitamin D	0 mcg

Per 2 cookies (32 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Samoa Cookies are culturally iconic in the U.S., symbolizing seasonal tradition and youth entrepreneurship, while their layered texture and sweet-salty flavor profile make them a standout among cookie varieties.