Cookie, vanilla with caramel, coconut, and chocolate coating
Whole food · Baked Products
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This is a decadent, multi-layered cookie featuring a vanilla base, chewy caramel, shredded coconut, and a rich chocolate coating. The texture is a complex interplay of crisp, chewy, and smooth, delivering a sweet, buttery, and tropical flavor profile. Nutritionally, it is a high-energy, indulgent treat, primarily composed of carbohydrates (64.1g) and fat (25.8g) per 100g.
💚 Why it's loved
People love this cookie for its luxurious combination of classic flavors—vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and coconut—which create a rich, indulgent taste experience. Its versatility as a dessert, snack, or coffee companion, along with its association with comfort and celebration, makes it a popular choice.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (35.8g) and calorie density can lead to blood-sugar spikes and are a concern for those managing weight or diabetes. To counteract this, pair a small portion (e.g., one cookie) with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or Greek yogurt) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates and fats.
- Contains dietary fiber (4.4g) from coconut and other ingredients.
- Offers a satisfying, multi-texture sensory experience.
- Serves as a convenient, portion-controlled sweet treat.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The combination of caramel, coconut, and chocolate is famously known as the 'Samoa' flavor in the United States, named after the Samoan Islands, though the cookie itself was invented in the U.S.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 5.7 g |
| Energy | 489 kcal |
| Energy | 2046 kj |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.8 g |
| Ash | 0.77 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 64.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 40.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 3.2 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 76.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 195 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 182 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.50 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.38 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.23 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 9.4 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.20 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin | 1.2 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, total | 28.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 20.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 8.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 42.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 11.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.04 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6.0 ug |
| Retinol | 6.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 25.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 10.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 1.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.0 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 18.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 157 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 17.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.56 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.44 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 3.2 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.4 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 6.2 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 5.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.8 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.8 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.20 g |
| Cholesterol | 2.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.03 g |
| Threonine | 0.08 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.10 g |
| Leucine | 0.19 g |
| Lysine | 0.10 g |
| Methionine | 0.05 g |
| Cystine | 0.04 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.12 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.08 g |
| Valine | 0.12 g |
| Arginine | 0.15 g |
| Histidine | 0.06 g |
| Alanine | 0.09 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.15 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.70 g |
| Glycine | 0.08 g |
| Proline | 0.24 g |
| Serine | 0.13 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is this cookie gluten-free?
Typically not. Most vanilla cookie bases contain wheat flour, which is a source of gluten. Always check the specific product label for gluten-free certification if you have celiac disease or sensitivity.
Can I make a healthier version at home?
Yes. You can reduce sugar, use whole-wheat or almond flour, substitute some fat with applesauce, and use dark chocolate with a higher cacao percentage. However, this will alter the texture and flavor.
How should I store these cookies to keep them fresh?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If the caramel is very soft, refrigeration can help, but it may make the cookie base harder. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.