Description
These No-Bake Samoa Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Girl Scout treat, combining toasted coconut, crushed graham crackers, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate. Perfect for a quick and easy dessert, they require no baking and deliver a satisfying combination of chewy, crunchy, and chocolatey textures.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Base
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate Coating
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- Toast the Coconut: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the shredded coconut for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham cracker crumbs, toasted coconut, sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into small mounds or flatten slightly into discs that resemble classic Samoa cookies. Arrange these on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in 30-second intervals. Stir between intervals until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip the bottom of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place them back onto the parchment paper. For extra flavor and visual appeal, drizzle additional chocolate and caramel over the tops of the cookies.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the cookies for 30 to 45 minutes or until they are firm and the chocolate has set. Once ready, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute crushed digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers for the graham cracker crumbs if desired.
- For added texture and flavor, consider incorporating 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or almonds into the dough.
- These cookies make excellent additions to holiday dessert trays or as quick homemade treats.