These delicious homemade Samoa cookies are a healthier take on the classic Girl Scout favorite! Made with naturally sweetened dates, coconut, and almond flour, they’re dipped and drizzled in rich chocolate for the perfect treat.
Ingredients
Dates
– 1 cup, pitted and soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
Shredded_coconut
– 1 cup (unsweetened)
Almond_flour
– ½ cup
Coconut_oil
– 2 tbsp, melted
Chocolate_chips
– 1 cup (dark or semi-sweet
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the Date Mixture – Drain the soaked dates and add them to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
Step 2
From the Dough – Add the shredded coconut, almond flour, and melted coconut oil to the food processor. Blend until a sticky dough forms.
Step 3
Shape the Cookies – Scoop out small portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Flatten into cookie shapes and use a straw or small round cutter to create a hole in the center.
Step 4
Dip in Chocolate – Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Dip the bottoms of the cookies into the melted chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
Step 5
Drizzle with Chocolate – Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle additional melted chocolate over the cookies.
Step 6
Set & Store – Place the cookies in the freezer for about 20–30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2–3 weeks or in the fridge for 3–5 days.