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No-Bake Samoa Cookies

No-Bake Samoa Cookies: A Sweet, Easy Treat You’ll Love

Delight in these No-Bake Samoa Cookies, a quick treat that combines chewy caramel, toasted coconut, and rich chocolate for a nostalgic dessert experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Can substitute with sweetened for a sweeter finish.
  • 20 pieces Soft Caramel Candies Try Werther’s or Kraft for best results.
  • 1/4 cup Milk or Heavy Cream Choose heavy cream for richer taste.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate gives a more robust flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil or Butter Used to melt chocolate smoothly.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract A key flavor enhancer; don't skip it!
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness beautifully.
For Optional Toppings
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkle on top for a gourmet salted caramel twist.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Add for extra crunch and texture if desired.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast the coconut in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
  2. Melt caramel candies and milk in a saucepan over low heat for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  3. Combine toasted coconut with the melted caramel mixture and mix until well coated.
  4. Form mounds of the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet, pressing them slightly to flatten.
  5. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil or butter in the microwave in short intervals until smooth.
  6. Dip the bottoms of each cookie into the chocolate and drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops.
  7. Chill cookies in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for a week.

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