Description

Samoa Truffles are a deliciously decadent no-bake treat inspired by the flavors of the famous Samoa Girl Scout cookies. These truffles combine sweet shredded coconut, rich dulce de leche, creamy sweetened condensed milk, and crunchy crushed Nilla Wafers, all coated in smooth Ghirardelli dark chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these bite-sized truffles are frozen and chilled to perfection, offering a delightful mix of creamy, crunchy, and chocolaty textures in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Truffle Mixture

7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) dulce de leche
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 box (14 ounces, about 3 cups) crushed Nilla Wafer cookies

Chocolate Coating

16 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded coconut, dulce de leche, sweetened condensed milk, and crushed Nilla Wafers. Stir thoroughly until all components are evenly incorporated into a uniform mixture.
Form Truffles & Freeze: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon measure, scoop portions of the mixture and place them onto the parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart. Once all the mixture is shaped into scoops, place the baking sheet in the freezer and chill for about 30 minutes until firm.
Melt Chocolate: Following the package instructions, melt the Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers in the microwave. Heat for about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds to ensure smooth, even melting without burning.
Dip Truffles: Remove the truffles from the freezer. Dip the bottom of each truffle into the melted chocolate, then place it back on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Drizzle Chocolate: Transfer the remaining melted chocolate into a small zip-top plastic bag, snip a small hole in one corner, and drizzle the chocolate over the tops of the truffles to create a decorative finish.
Chill & Store: Place the decorated truffles in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve to maintain firmness and freshness.

Notes

For easier dipping, keep the truffles cold or partially frozen to prevent them from falling apart.
You can substitute dulce de leche with caramel sauce if desired, but dulce de leche gives a richer, authentic flavor.
Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking during freezing and chocolate dipping.
Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
For a different chocolate flavor, semi-sweet or milk chocolate wafers can be used instead of dark chocolate.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Samoa truffles, no-bake truffles, Girl Scout cookie truffle recipe, dulce de leche truffles, coconut chocolate truffles, easy no-bake desserts