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No-Bake Samoa Cookies

No-Bake Samoa Cookies: Sweet Chewy Bliss in Minutes

These No-Bake Samoa Cookies combine chewy caramel, toasted coconut, and rich chocolate for a quick, indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Mixture
  • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut can substitute with sweetened coconut for a sweeter treat
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies try Werther’s or Kraft brands
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream heavy cream will provide a richer taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract essential ingredient, no substitutes
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips dark chocolate can intensify flavor
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter both melt chocolate well
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt optional but recommended for extra flavor

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Spoon
  • Cookie Scoop
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast the unsweetened shredded coconut over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until golden brown, then let it cool.
  2. Combine soft caramel candies and your choice of milk or heavy cream in a saucepan. Heat on low while stirring until smooth, about 5 minutes. Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
  3. Fold the toasted coconut into the caramel mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Drop mounds of the caramel-coconut mix onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  5. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring in 30-second increments until smooth, about 1.5 to 2 minutes.
  6. Dip the bottoms of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place back on the parchment. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops.
  7. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until the chocolate is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 week. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

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