Description
Chewy, sweet, and kissed with chocolate, these No-Bake Samoa Cookies bring all the joy of the classic Girl Scout cookie without turning on the oven. They’re a coconut-lover’s dream come true, layered with gooey caramel and topped with a drizzle of silky chocolate. This easy recipe makes the perfect quick breakfast idea, healthy snack, or party-ready dessert with no baking required. A delightful food idea when you’re short on time but big on flavor.
Ingredients
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
11 oz soft caramels
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
optional flaky sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 3 cups of sweetened shredded coconut, stirring often until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Let cool.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 11 oz of soft caramels with 3 tablespoons of milk. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
3. Mix the toasted coconut into the melted caramel mixture until evenly coated.
4. Using a spoon or scoop, form about 1.5 tablespoon portions and shape into thick rounds on parchment paper. Makes approximately 18 cookies.
5. Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in 30-second microwave bursts. Drizzle over cookies. Optional: sprinkle sea salt on top.
6. Let cookies set at room temperature or chill for 15-20 minutes until chocolate is firm. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Toast the coconut gently to avoid burning. Stir constantly.
For a vegan version, use plant milk, vegan caramels, and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Use a piping bag for a cleaner chocolate drizzle effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
Keywords: easy dessert, no bake cookie, samoa, coconut cookie