I’ve been a fan of Girl Scout Samoa Cookies since I was a kid. Every year I purchase a box and try to make them last and last. When Brittany was diagnosed with celiac, she missed having her yearly Samoas. Then we found a Samoa truffles recipe and adapted it to make a gluten free version. These are so good! The rich chocolate coating, the creamy caramel filling, I could go on and on. We like to serve these chilled, but they’re just as good at room temperature. As an added bonus, they’re easy to make, with only six ingredients, and have a short prep time.
Gluten Free Samoa Truffles Recipe
Ingredients:
You’ll need the following:
Powdered sugar
Dulce de Leche
Shredded coconut
Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies (if you’re not gluten free, you can use regular shortbread cookies for a regular version)
Cream Cheese
Chocolate Candy Coating
Directions:
Step 1: Crush the shortbread cookies. I usually put the cookies into the blender for about 15 seconds. Set aside.
Step 2: Toast the coconut. To do this, spread the coconut evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 350. Be sure to stir the coconut every five minutes, to prevent burning.
Step 3: Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and Dulce de Leche. Mix until blended.
Step 4: Add shortbread cookies and coconut, mix until blended.
Step 5: Scoop mixture by teaspoons onto a sheet of waxed paper. Chill until firm.
Step 6: Melt chocolate melts or bark in microwave for 90 seconds. Stir. If mixture is not melted, return to microwave for 30 to 45 more seconds.
Step 7: Dip chilled candy into chocolate. Place on waxed paper and return to freezer until chocolate is hardened (usually about 5 minutes)
Tip: You can find canned Dulce de Leche in either the baking goods section near the condensed milk or in the Hispanic section. If you can’t find canned Dulce de Leche, you can substitute caramel. I use a jar of caramel ice cream topping in a pinch.
Printable Recipe
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 can (13 ounces) Dulce de Leche
- 1 1/2 cups toasted Shredded coconut
- 1 package (12-16 ounce) Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies, crushed (if you’re not gluten free, you can use regular shortbread cookies for a regular version)
- 1 (8 ounce) package Cream Cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) package Chocolate Candy Coating
- Step 1: Crush the shortbread cookies. I usually put the cookies into the blender for about 15 seconds. Set aside.
- Step 2: Toast the coconut. To do this, spread the coconut evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 350. Be sure to stir the coconut every five minutes, to prevent burning.
- Step 3: Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and Dulce de Leche. Mix until blended.
- Step 4: Add shortbread cookies and coconut, mix until blended.
- Step 5: Scoop mixture by teaspoons onto a sheet of waxed paper. Chill until firm.
- Step 6: Melt chocolate melts or bark in microwave for 90 seconds. Stir. If mixture is not melted, return to microwave for 30 to 45 more seconds.
- Step 7: Dip chilled candy into chocolate. Place on waxed paper and return to freezer until chocolate is hardened (usually about 5 minutes)
- If candy is too firm, add another 1/3 cup Dulce de Leche.
This Gluten Free Samoa Truffles Recipe will probably be just as big a hit with your family and friends as it is with ours! What is your favorite easy no bake Christmas candy?
Yay for gluten free! I just love these recipes because my son is gluten free!
The Samoa’s are my favorite. This sounds really good!
Omg can we say yum?!?! I just love truffles. I will be giving this a try
Samoas are my FAVORITE! These are great! I am passing this over to my gluten free friends!
I love that this is gluten free because we recently took gluten out of my sons diet and he will love these! Samoas are my absolute favorite girl scout cookie!
I have the biggest sweet tooth. These look so yummy, especially with the dulce de leche.
Having gluten-free truffles during the holiday season really makes things sweeter. I think I can eat a lot of these!
I have never heard of samoa cookies before but they look real delicious. Thanks for the recipe
Can I have like 3 dozen of these right now?? Goodness they look and sound so good!
I can’t think of a more delicious recipe and way to enjoy cookies! We will definitely be trying this over the long holiday break!
Mmm, this looks delicious. We are huge fans of samoas here. Thanks for recipe!
These gluten free samoa truffles would be great for our Christmas party this weekend. I have never make truffles before but I will have to make them for sure. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
These are amazing! Would love to add to my holiday treats list!
Lol. everytimr I bring fomething home that is labeled gluten free, my family turns up their noses. But I like it. And this good option sounds good.
You had me at Samoa!! these truffle look amazing!! YUM!!
You just spoke directly to my heart. Samoa’s are my favorite Girl Scout cookies. I’m so trying this.
These look absolutely delicious! I love truffles and these sound perfect.
My husband loves Samoas! I need to give this recipe a try for him. He would be so surprised to come home to a little tin of these truffles!
Forget gifting those! I’d make them for myself and wouldn’t share a single one. They look amazing!
OH my these look way to good! I am always happy to find good gluten free recipes to try.
This sounds so delicious. Who knew you could make samoas better?
In my opinion, Samoas are the only cookies worth $5 per box. I bet these truffles are just as tasty!
You had me at Samoa!! I have to make these for my friends watching their gluten intake!
These look so yummy and I love that they are gluten free. You can never go wrong with chocolate and coconut together.
These are my favorite girl scout cookies! These look even better and they’re gluten free? Giddy up!
Oh my these sound absolutely wonderful, what a delicious treat this would make with a cup of tea! x
These would last about five minutes in my house! We have a big family get together and we all love these!
Samoa treats are one of my all time faves! I love that you made this recipe gluten free. I can’t wait to make these!
Awesome. Fully awesome. My best friend has to be gluten free, so I can’t wait to give these to her for Christmas.
I keep on seeing chocolate turtle recipes everywhere and it’s totally making me want some! So delicious!! Your take on it seems ooey, gooey and perfect!
Those look absolutely amazing. From the filling to the drizzle, it’s just totally awesome. I love it!
Those look amazing! I love that creamy center. I can’t wait to make these!
Samoas are also my favorite and have never tried making them myself. Will be giving your recipe a try since we are all fans of this cookie.
After Thin Mints, Samoas are my favorite Girl Scout cookies. I have to make these, they sound super delicious and addictive!
I LOVE Samoa cookies so I know I’ll love these truffles. I’d love to have one right now with a cup of coffee. They look absolutely delicious!
Those sound delicious. I am always on the lookout for new sweet treat recipes, so I can’t wait to try these.