Description

There is no need to wait for Girl Scouts to sell their cookies to enjoy their Samoas. Make these truffles at home with the same chewy caramel and coconut flavors dipped in chocolate.

Ingredients

• 2 c. sweetened shredded coconut, divided
• 11 oz. soft caramels
• 2 T. milk
• dash of salt
• 10 oz. chocolate candy melts

Steps

1. Place a large skillet over medium high heat; add coconut. Stir constantly 5 - 7 minutes or until coconut turns a golden brown color. Remove skillet from heat; let cool.
2. Bring a small pot, filled with 1-2 inches of water to a boil. Place the caramels, milk and salt in a metal or glass bowl and rest the bowl in top of the pot, so it isn't touching the water. Stir until caramels become smooth and melted. Stir in 1 3/4 c. of toasted coconut (reserving ¼ c. for later); mix to thoroughly combine. The mixture will be really thick.
3. Pour mixture out onto a wax paper lined baking dish; spread into an even layer. Let cool for several minutes until cool enough to handle. Roll the caramel mixture into small, teaspoon size balls.