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No-bake cookies with a buttery base, chewy caramel coconut topping, and rich chocolate drizzle inspired by classic Samoa cookies.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy No-Bake Samoa Cookies
Calories: 210kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spoon

Ingredients

  • 24 fudge stripe or shortbread cookies
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 11 oz caramel bits or soft caramels, unwrapped
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 8 oz chocolate melting wafers

Instructions

  • Toast shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden. Stir constantly and let cool slightly.
  • Microwave caramel bits with heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Fold toasted coconut into the warm caramel until evenly coated.
  • Spoon caramel coconut mixture onto each cookie base and press gently to adhere.
  • Melt chocolate wafers and drizzle over cookies or dip bottoms in chocolate.
  • Let cookies set at room temperature or chill 5–10 minutes until chocolate firms.

Notes

Toast the coconut for best flavor and use heavy cream for smooth caramel.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.8mg