Samoa Fudge – The coconut caramel delite in the form of creamy homemade fudge! If you love the taste of Samoas girl scout cookies, stop everything and give this easy fudge recipe a try!
What are Samoa Cookies
This fudge is my twist on a girl scout cookie. My FAVORITE of all girl scout cookies.
Samoas. Or Caramel deLites.
That’s right – once you know how to make vanilla fudge, you can even make it taste like a cookie!
Samoa Cookies are a classic cookie sold by Girl Scouts each year. In some region’s they’re also known as Caramel deLites.
Whatever you call them, they are amazingly delicious. A buttery cookie ring covered in sugared flakes of coconut with caramel and a chocolate drizzle.
Ingredient Notes
- Coconut pudding mix. I used this to give the fudge a creamy coconut and white chocolate flavor.
- Caramel bits. I used Kraft baking bits. They get swirled through the fudge before it sets.
- Marshmallow fluff. This is my secret for velvety smooth fudge without needing to use a candy thermometer! Make a batch of our homemade marshmallow fluff if you can’t get it at the store!
- Coconut flakes. You’ll need sweetened coconut flakes to complete this Samoa Fudge recipe.
Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1. Toast coconut
Toast the coconut flakes according to this recipe on how to toast coconut. Use either the oven or skillet method! Let them cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
STEP 2. Melt caramel
Place the caramel bits in a microwave safe bowl with a spoonful of heavy cream. Heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Stir until smooth and creamy.
STEP 3. Make fudge
Melt the butter with cream, sugar and salt over medium high heat. Bring it to a boil and stir constantly for 5 minutes.
Pour the boiled mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk it with the pudding mix, marshmallow fluff and white chocolate morsels until smooth.
STEP 4. Add caramel swirl
Pour the fudge mixture into a lined baking dish. Cover the top with caramel and use a knife to swirl it into the fudge.
Let the caramel fudge chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, until set.
STEP 5. Add coconut and chocolate topping
Drizzle melted semi sweet chocolate morsels over the fudge. Sprinkle the toasted coconut to coat the fudge.
Cut into pieces and enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Tips and Tricks
- The caramel will be THICK when melted. This might make the top of the fudge look lumpy at first. Don’t worry–it’ll settle to a smoother finish as it chills.
- Use a stand mixer or electric beaters to thoroughly incorporate the fudge ingredients, making everything smooth and combined.
- For a straight up caramel fudge, leave off the toasted coconut and chocolate.
- Store this fudge covered in the fridge to keep it fresh and enjoy within 2 weeks. Mine never lasts that long because we can’t resist “just one more” bite!
Recipe FAQs
No, you do not need a candy thermometer to make this Samoa Fudge recipe.
Sweetened coconut flakes are best for authentic Samoa cookie flavor. Unsweetened flakes could be used, but the fudge topping obviously will not be as sweet.
No, you add the pudding mix straight from the package in powdered form to this fudge recipe.
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Chocolate, Caramel, Coconut Fudge (aka Samoa Fudge)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 package white chocolate morsels 11oz
- 1 package coconut cream JELL-O pudding mix 3oz
- 1 jar marshmallow fluff 7oz
- 2 cup Kraft caramel bits
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream
- ¾ cup semi sweet chocolate morsels
- 1 cup toasted coconut
Instructions
- Toast coconut. I use sweetened coconut flakes. Set aside to cool.
- Melt caramel bits with 1 tsp heavy cream in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat butter, cream, sugar ans alt on medium high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring contantly. When it begins to boil, set timer for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat. Pour into a mixing bowl and using a stand mixer whisk together the pudding mix, white chocolate and marshmallow fluff until combined (and chocolate is smooth).
- Immediately pour into a parchment paper lined 13×9 baking dish.
- Pour caramel over top of fudge (it will be thick). Use a knife to spread and swirl it into the fudge (don’t worry if the top of the fudge looks bumpy).
- Refrigerate fudge for 2-3 hours until set.
- Melt semi sweet morsels. Spread over set fudge and sprinkle generously with toasted coconut. Cut into bites and enjoy. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
Notes
- The caramel will be THICK when melted. This might make the top of the fudge look lumpy at first. Don’t worry–it’ll settle to a smoother finish as it chills.
- Use a stand mixer or electric beaters to thoroughly incorporate the fudge ingredients, making everything smooth and combined.
- For a straight up caramel fudge, leave off the toasted coconut and chocolate.
- Store this fudge covered in the fridge to keep it fresh and enjoy within 2 weeks. Mine never lasts that long because we can’t resist “just one more” bite!
Nutrition
Get that caramel, chocolate and coconut combo year round in this Samoa Fudge recipe! It tastes just like the addictively delicious girl scout cookies delivered to your mouth in perfect bites of fudge.
Samoas are my FAVORITE GS cookie. I may or may not have 3 boxes in my pantry :-S I love the big vein of caramelly goodness in the pictures!
Does this call for instant pudding or the cook kind?
I made this! and let me tell you it is to die for! YUM!!!!!!!
Holly, so glad you enjoyed the fudge recipe! thanks for the feedback 🙂
I still have never ever made fudge…this one could be trouble…I think I’d eat it all!
These look delicious, I love Samoas!
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Thanks for the great post!
-Angie
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I love love love anything that tastes like Girl Scout cookies! Since you can’t buy those suckers year round (super sad face) I like to try different ways of making them myself, or similar items that taste like them, and I think this is just perfect! 🙂
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Holy smokes! I can’t wait to make this. Fudge + samoas = me very happy!!!
I love samoas, too! I can’t wait to try this. Pinning.
I can’t believe this has just happened. I think I need to go overdose on fudge now, and then stick a glob of somoa ice cream on top of this…yes, that sounds like a happy new year sort of thing to do!
I know. It happened. And it’s gone. And samoa ice cream? WANT.
This is the best variation of fudge I’ve ever seen!!
Thanks Steph. It’s one of the best fudge flavors I’ve ever made!
I just saw this from your feature at TK, and well how could I not click to see what else you have on your blog? These and so many of your other recipes look De-vine!
Glad you stopped over Kari!!
I love Girl Scout Cookie homemade stuff. I hate seeing recipes that include the actual cookies, just because I don’t have access to them, but this?! YES! Thank you. 🙂
You’re welcome!!!
Wow, does this look good! Can’t go wrong with girl scout cookies 🙂
Kinda flipping out over this fudge… I need my Girls Scout cookie fix soon!
For a second I was over fudge after way too much at the holidays. Definitely back in the game now. I love this!
Yum, yum, yum! Samoa’s are my fav too! I just found out today, we are a week away from Girl Scout cookies. Can’t wait, but this fudge might hold me over!
Samoas are my favorite! Can only imagine how addicting they would be in fudge form!
I am going to make these and ignore the fact that Target already has bikinis up for motivation. Life is short and HELLO I love coconut and caramel together!!
Bikinis? Already. Oh geez. I better stop eating fudge. And cookies. Hhahahaha, yeah right!
One of my favorite cookies in a fudge – genius!!
This fudge is simply amazing, Aimee! Samoas are my FAVORITE Girl Scout cookie EVER. I can’t even buy boxes anymore because I am not trustworthy around them AT ALL. I will easily polish off a box in one sitting with no regard for calories, recipe ideas, or the fact that I’ll probably be sick after hehe. This fudge looks awesome and I want some!!