Ingredients
Shortbread Dough
- 1 11.2oz box of Keebler Shortbread Sandies (or any shortbread cookies, enough to yield 2 cups of crumbs)
- 6 oz cream cheese (about 3/4 of a block), softened to room temperature
Caramel Coating
- 30 caramels or caramel bits (found near chocolate chips)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups coconut flakes*
Chocolate Drizzle
- 4 oz milk or dark chocolate, whichever you prefer
Instructions
- Prepare Shortbread Dough: Using a food processor or a rolling pin and a ziplock bag, crush the shortbread cookies into fine crumbs. Add the softened cream cheese and mix until the mixture forms a smooth, pliable dough. If using a bag, knead the dough by hand to combine thoroughly.
- Shape and Freeze: Roll 2-3 tablespoons of the dough into small balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid; this helps them hold together during the caramel coating process.
- Toast Coconut Flakes: In a medium skillet over medium heat, toast the coconut flakes, stirring frequently until some flakes turn golden brown. Be careful to avoid burning. Set aside once toasted.
- Make Caramel Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream. Add the caramels and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. Mix in the toasted coconut flakes to combine evenly.
- Coat Truffles: Using a spoon, roll each frozen shortbread ball in the warm caramel-coconut mixture until fully coated. Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. If the caramel becomes too thick for coating, add a splash of heavy cream to thin it out.
- Add Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each interval until smooth and glossy. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the coated truffles evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Place the finished truffles in the refrigerator to chill and set the chocolate. Keep chilled until ready to serve. Enjoy your Samoa Truffles!
Notes
- To crush cookies without a food processor, use a rolling pin to press inside a sealed ziplock bag for best results.
- Toasting coconut flakes enhances their flavor but watch carefully as they can burn quickly.
- If the caramel cools and thickens too much for coating, gently rewarm it and add a little heavy cream to loosen.
- You can substitute caramel bits with individually wrapped caramels for convenience.
- Choose milk or dark chocolate based on your preference for the drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
