Description
Samoa Cookies deliver a tropical paradise of caramel, chocolate, and toasted coconut without baking. Chocolate-drizzled coconut discs offer a simple, irresistible treat that brings island-inspired sweetness right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package fudge stripe shortbread cookies (about 20–24 cookies)
- 2 cups toasted coconut
- 1 (11 ounces/311 grams) package caramel bits
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 squares chocolate CandiQuik
Binding Ingredient:
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Meticulously arrange fudge stripe shortbread cookies on a foil-lined baking sheet, positioning them with ample spacing to ensure even topping distribution.
- Melt caramel bits with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring periodically until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate toasted coconut into the liquid caramel, creating a rich, textured coating that will blanket each cookie.
- Swiftly distribute the coconut-caramel mixture across the cookie surface, ensuring comprehensive coverage with precise, deliberate movements.
- Transform chocolate CandiQuik into a liquid state through gentle microwave heating, stirring until achieving a glossy, smooth texture.
- Craft an improvised piping mechanism using a sealed sandwich bag with a trimmed corner to facilitate an elegant chocolate drizzle across the prepared cookies.
- Allow the adorned cookies to stabilize at room temperature, permitting the caramel and chocolate layers to set and solidify for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer the completed treats to an airtight container, preserving their delicate texture and intricate design for subsequent enjoyment.
Notes
- No-fuss dessert that brings the beloved Girl Scout Samoa cookie to your kitchen without baking.
- Requires only a few simple ingredients and basic microwave techniques for melting caramel and chocolate.
- Perfect for last-minute gatherings or when you want a quick sweet treat without turning on the oven.
- Toasting coconut beforehand intensifies its nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the cookies.
- Sandwich bag trick makes chocolate drizzling easy and mess-free, creating a professional-looking finish.
- Can be prepared in under 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal emergency dessert option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg