No Bake Samoa Bites (Print)
Chocolate, caramel, and coconut combine in these bite-sized treats inspired by classic Samoas. Ready in 20 minutes with no baking required.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup pitted dates
02 - 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
03 - 1/2 cup almond flour
04 - 2 tbsp cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Caramel Coconut Layer
06 - 1/2 cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter
07 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
→ Chocolate Coating
09 - 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
10 - 1 tsp coconut oil
# How To Make It:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking during the chilling process.
02 - Combine pitted dates, shredded coconut, almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes sticky and crumbly, holding together when pressed.
03 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the base mixture and press firmly into a compact ball. Flatten slightly to create a stable base. Repeat until all mixture is used, placing each on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, combine almond butter and maple syrup. Stir vigorously until completely smooth and uniform. Fold in the toasted coconut until evenly distributed throughout the caramel mixture.
05 - Top each base bite with a heaping teaspoon of the caramel coconut mixture. Press gently to ensure the caramel adheres securely to the chocolate base.
06 - Combine chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Heat in 30-second intervals or over simmering water, stirring frequently until completely smooth and glossy.
07 - Dip the bottom of each bite into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return to the parchment-lined sheet. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the tops in an decorative pattern.
08 - Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is completely set and the filling is firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They satisfy that Samoa Girl Scout cookie craving without any baking whatsoever
- The recipe makes exactly enough for two people to stand in the kitchen and eat half the batch before they even set
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- The food processor step is non-negotiable unless you want to hand-chop dates for twenty minutes
- Room temperature almond butter blends much smoother than the cold stuff from the back of your pantry
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- Wet your hands slightly before shaping the bases to prevent sticking
- Keep a small bowl of warm water nearby to dip your spoon between caramel dollops