Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Samoa Truffles, a no-bake treat that beautifully captures the flavors of beloved coconut cookies. These rich, chewy truffles are made with sweetened shredded coconut, creamy dulce de leche, and smooth chocolate, making them perfect for any occasion—from festive parties to cozy movie nights. Easy to prepare and requiring no baking, these truffles are not only a hit with family and friends but also an impressive homemade dessert that anyone can craft. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up a batch of these delectable treats that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can dulce de leche (14 ounces)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 1 box Nilla Wafer cookies, crushed (14 ounces, about 3 cups crushed)
- 16 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, dulce de leche, sweetened condensed milk, and cookie crumbs. Stir until well mixed.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop one tablespoon of the mixture onto the parchment paper until all is used. Freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Melt the Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers according to package instructions (about 1½ minutes in the microwave).
- Dip the bottom of each frozen truffle into melted chocolate and return to parchment paper. Drizzle remaining chocolate over truffles before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (18g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg