Description
Samoa Truffles are a delightful spin on the beloved Girl Scout cookies, combining rich chocolate and chewy coconut for a truly indulgent treat. These homemade truffles are incredibly easy to whip up, making them perfect for parties, potlucks, or just satisfying your sweet tooth at home. With a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these bite-sized candies that boast a creamy texture and an irresistible flavor reminiscent of tropical delights. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, these Samoa Truffles are sure to impress everyone with their deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 ounces) dulce de leche
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 box (14 ounces) crushed Nilla Wafer cookies
- 16 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, dulce de leche, sweetened condensed milk, and crushed Nilla Wafers. Mix until fully blended.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture onto the sheet, repeating until all the mixture is used. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1.5 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each frozen truffle into the melted chocolate and return to the parchment paper.
- Drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the truffles using a small Ziploc bag for decoration.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg