No Bake Samoa Cookies
These no bake Samoa cookies are a rich and chewy dessert made with chocolate, caramel, and toasted coconut. Inspired by classic Girl Scout cookies, this easy no-bake recipe delivers all the signature flavors in a quick and simple treat.
Ingredients
- Base
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- Coconut Caramel Layer
- 2 cups shredded coconut toasted
- 1½ cups soft caramels or caramel sauce
- 2 –3 tablespoons milk or cream
- Chocolate
- 1 cup chocolate chips melted
Instructions
- Toast shredded coconut in a pan over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Form into small cookie bases or press and cut into shapes.
- Melt caramels with milk or cream until smooth.
- Stir toasted coconut into the caramel mixture.
- Spoon the mixture onto each cookie base and press gently.
- Dip the bottoms in melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.
- Drizzle chocolate over the tops.
- Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes until set.
Notes
- Stir coconut constantly while toasting to prevent burning.
- Use soft caramels for smoother melting.
- Work quickly when assembling, as caramel sets fast.
- Store in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.