Servings: 20–24 cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Set Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
The Shortcut Samoa Cookies Everyone Loves
These Easy No-Bake Samoa Cookies taste just like the classic Girl Scout version, but they start with Fudge Stripe cookies so there is no baking, rolling, or cutting.
Each cookie is topped with chewy toasted coconut, soft caramel, and a drizzle of chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 package Fudge Stripe shortbread cookies
- 11 oz caramel bits
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 squares chocolate CandiQuik or melting wafers
How to Make No-Bake Samoa Cookies
1. Toast the Coconut
Preheat oven to 300°F.
Spread coconut on baking sheet.
Bake 5 minutes, stir.
Bake another 5–7 minutes.
Stir again and bake 3–5 more minutes until golden.
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2. Arrange the Cookies
Line a tray with parchment paper.
Place Fudge Stripe cookies on tray with striped side up.
3. Melt the Caramel
In a microwave-safe bowl combine:
- Caramel bits
- Heavy cream
Microwave 30 seconds.
Stir.
Microwave another 15–20 seconds until smooth.
4. Mix Coconut and Caramel
Stir toasted coconut into melted caramel.
Work quickly before it firms up.
5. Top the Cookies
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of coconut mixture onto each cookie.
Spread to edges.
6. Drizzle Chocolate
Melt chocolate wafers.
Drizzle over cookies.
7. Let Set
Leave at room temperature 15–20 minutes until firm.
Tips
- If caramel gets too thick, microwave 10 seconds.
- Store between layers of parchment paper.
- Keep at room temperature up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer.
Final Thoughts
These cookies are chewy, crunchy, chocolatey, and loaded with caramel coconut flavor.
They look impressive, but they are one of the easiest no-bake treats you can make.
