Samoa Truffles – Easy Coconut Chocolate Dessert
Rich, chewy truffles inspired by Samoa cookies, with toasted coconut, caramel, and chocolate — no baking required!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 truffles 1x
Ingredients
Filling:
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2 cups crushed shortbread cookies
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1 cup soft caramels
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2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
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1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted (reserve ¼ cup for topping)
Chocolate Coating:
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1½ cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
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1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
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Toast coconut at 350°F for 5–7 minutes. Let cool.
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Melt caramels and cream until smooth.
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Mix crushed cookies, 1¼ cups coconut, and melted caramel. Let cool slightly.
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Roll into balls and chill for 30–45 minutes.
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Melt chocolate and dip each truffle. Sprinkle with reserved coconut.
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Let set at room temp or chill until firm.
Notes
Store in fridge for 1 week or freeze up to 2 months. Use vegan or gluten-free substitutions as needed.