If you’re a fan of sweet treats, you probably love the delicious combination of caramel, chocolate, and coconut. Samoa cookies, which bring together these delightful flavors, are a favorite for many. Get ready to explore some mouthwatering recipes that you can whip up in your own kitchen!
Classic Samoa Cookies

Samoa Cookie recipe (girl scout copycat) from Dani's Healthy Eats
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 20 min Total Time: 20 min.
Imagine biting into a buttery cookie topped with rich caramel, sprinkled with toasted coconut, and finished off with a drizzle of chocolate. This classic Samoa cookie recipe captures that iconic flavor profile, making it a timeless treat that everyone enjoys. With simple ingredients like flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetened shredded coconut, and caramel, this recipe is not just delicious but also easy to follow.
What makes this recipe special is that it recreates the beloved cookie right at home, allowing you to enjoy them fresh from the oven. Plus, the combination of textures—crunchy, chewy, and smooth—will keep you reaching for just one more!
Vegan Samoa Cookies
Who says you can’t enjoy Samoa cookies if you’re vegan? This delightful recipe swaps out traditional ingredients for plant-based alternatives without sacrificing any flavor. Using coconut oil, maple syrup, and almond flour, these cookies retain all the chewy goodness and rich taste of the original Samoa cookie.
This recipe is popular because it caters to those with dietary restrictions while still satisfying a sweet tooth. The use of natural sweeteners and wholesome ingredients means you can indulge a little guilt-free. Plus, they’re just as fun to make and share with friends!
Chocolate-Dipped Samoa Cookie Bars

Samoa Cookie Bars from Half Baked Harvest
Rating: 3.9. Ingredients: Canned coconut milk, whole wheat flour, maple syrup, dark chocolate, mini chocolate chips Total Time: canned coconut milk, whole wheat flour, maple syrup, dark chocolate, mini chocolate chips.

Samoa Cookie Bars from Dang That's Sweet
Ingredients: Coconut oil, sweet chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, butter, shredded coconut Total Time: 2 hr.

Samoa Cookie Bars from Yummi Haus
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Brown sugar, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, sea salt, all purpose flour Total Time: 45 min.
If you love the idea of Samoa cookies but want a simpler way to make them, these chocolate-dipped cookie bars are the answer. Layered with a buttery cookie base, a thick caramel and coconut topping, and covered in silky chocolate, these bars are a showstopper at any gathering. You’ll need ingredients like butter, brown sugar, and coconut, along with some chocolate chips for dipping.
What sets this recipe apart is its ease and the ability to cut it into squares, making them perfect for parties or potlucks. They’re also great for sharing, but you might find it hard to give them away once you taste one!
Gluten-Free Samoa Cookies

Gluten Free Samoas Recipe from Gluten Free on a Shoestring
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Gluten free flour, xanthan gum, milk, semi sweet chocolate, vegetable shortening Total Time: 50 min.

Gluten-Free Samoas Cookies from Against All Grain
Rating: 4.5. Ingredients: Almond flour, almond butter, grain free baking, maple syrup, dark chocolate Total Time: 1 hr 12 min.

Healthy Samoa Cookies from rachLmansfield
Rating: 5. Ingredients: Manuka honey, coconut oil, chocolate chips, coconut sugar, shredded coconut Total Time: 15 min.
For those who need to skip the gluten but still crave the rich flavors of Samoa cookies, this gluten-free version is perfect! Made with gluten-free flour blends and oats, these cookies keep the original taste intact. The combination of caramel, coconut, and chocolate is still front and center, providing that satisfying bite everyone loves.
This recipe is especially popular among those who follow gluten-free diets, as it allows them to enjoy a classic treat without worry. The best part? They’re just as delicious as the traditional version, making them a hit with everyone, gluten-free or not!