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Craving something sweet without turning on the oven? These Easy No-Bake Samoa Cookies are the perfect solution! Packed with toasted coconut, rich caramel, and a drizzle of smooth chocolate, they deliver all the classic flavors you love in a quick, fuss-free treat. Perfect for busy days or last-minute desserts, these irresistible bites come together in no time and taste just as indulgent as the original.
Ingredients
- 1 package Fudge Stripe shortbread cookies about 20-24 cookies
- 1 11 oz package caramel bits (or 11 oz unwrapped soft caramels)
- 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 squares chocolate CandiQuik or high-quality dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Toast the Coconut: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Spread the shredded coconut evenly across a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then stir. Bake for another 5-7 minutes, stir again, and finish baking for a final 3-5 minutes until evenly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Prepare the Base: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Arrange the Fudge Stripe shortbread cookies with the striped side facing up (solid chocolate side down), spacing them about 1 to 2 inches apart.
- Melt the Caramel: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel bits and heavy cream. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir well. Return to the microwave for an additional 15-20 seconds. Stir until the caramel is completely smooth and velvety.
- Mix the Topping: Immediately fold the toasted coconut into the melted caramel mixture until the coconut is thoroughly and evenly coated.
- Top the Cookies: Working quickly before the caramel sets, spoon about one tablespoon of the coconut-caramel mixture onto the top of each Fudge Stripe cookie. Use your fingers or the back of the spoon to spread the mixture evenly to the edges.
- Drizzle the Chocolate: In a separate small microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate CandiQuik in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth. Transfer the melted chocolate to a sandwich bag, seal it, and snip a very small corner off the tip. Drizzle the chocolate back and forth across the tops of the cookies.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate drizzle and caramel to set completely at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container separated by parchment paper.