Description
These No-Bake Samoa Cookies combine toasted coconut, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate into chewy, irresistible treats with no oven required. They’re perfect for holidays, parties, or an easy everyday dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup soft caramel candies (about 20 pieces)
2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- Combine the caramel candies and milk in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Mix the toasted coconut into the caramel until evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture onto the sheet and gently flatten into round cookie shapes.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Dip the bottom of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place back on the parchment paper. Drizzle the remaining chocolate over the tops.
- Refrigerate the cookies for 15–20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. Serve chilled or let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes for a softer texture.
Notes
Use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet for a richer flavor.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before the chocolate sets for a sweet-and-salty finish.
Add chopped toasted pecans or almonds for extra crunch.
For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free caramel and coconut cream.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freeze with parchment paper between layers for up to 3 months and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
