These homemade samoas cookies are no-bake, vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and taste just like the classic Girl Scout cookie. Easy to make and ready in no time!

A plate of vegan samoas cookies with a dark chocolate drizzle

Let’s be honest, samoas are the best Girl Scout cookie. Whenever I ask someone their favorite, it’s almost always Samoas or Thin Mints. I grew up loving Tagalongs, but over time that combination of coconut, caramel, and chocolate completely won me over.

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Made these and they were so yum! I love samoas and thank you for the easy recipe!

— Leah
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Dare I say this homemade samoas cookie recipe is better than the real thing? Made with just 6 simple ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates, and zero baking required, they’re incredibly easy to make (which means rich chocolate and chewy coconut-caramel vibes in no time).

Why You’ll Love These Samoas Cookies

All the classic coconut–caramel–chocolate flavor of samoas cookies, but better-for-you. My family and I genuinely cannot stop snacking on these!

  • Quick and easy to make
  • No baking required
  • Only 6 simple ingredients
  • Naturally sweetened with dates
  • Vegan + gluten-free
  • Kid-approved
— Megan
Soft and chewy inside of a homemade healthy samoas cookie made with medjool dates, coconut, and dark chocolate

Ingredients Needed

This samoas cookie recipe is made with just a few pantry staples you probably already have.

ingredients needed for samoas cookies including dates, coconut flakes, and oats
  • Shredded Coconut or Coconut Flakes: We’re going to toast the coconut to bring out the nutty flavor. If you have pre-toasted coconut, you can skip this step.
  • Medjool Dates: Mimics the caramel in traditional samoas and adds natural sweetness. If your dates are hard, soak them in hot water for 5-10 minutes, then drain and pat dry. 
  • Oats: Rolled or quick oats will work here. Use certified gluten-free rolled oats if needed.
  • Peanut Butter: Feel free to substitute almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower butter, etc. I think hazelnut butter would taste amazing in these too!
  • Maple Syrup: For natural sweetness.
  • Vanilla Extract: Adds a depth of flavor.
  • Vegan Chocolate Chips: For that signature chocolate drizzle. Use your favorite dark chocolate bar or dairy-free chocolate chips.

How to Make Healthy Samoas Cookies

Since this is a no-bake recipe, it comes together in just a few easy steps.

ingredients in a food processor for samoas cookies
  1. Combine ingredients: To a food processor, add the toasted coconut, pitted dates, rolled oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
mixing ingredients in a food processor for samoas cookies
  1. Process the mixture: Process the mixture until it forms a cohesive, slightly crumbly dough. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed.
samoas cookies on a baking sheet before freezing
  1. Shape the cookies: Use your hands to form the dough into a ball, then flatten onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Use a straw to cut out circles in the center of each cookie to make the traditional samoas shape.
dipping samoas cookies into melted chocolate
  1. Dip in chocolate: Melt the vegan chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments (optional: add 1 tsp of coconut oil to help thin the chocolate). Then, dip the bottom of each cookie in the melted chocolate and place back on the baking sheet
drizzling samoas cookies with melted chocolate
  1. Drizzle with chocolate: Drizzle the remaining chocolate on top (I just use a ziploc bag with a slit cut on the edge).
samoas cookies on a baking sheet after freezing
  1. Refrigerate until set: Pop the samoas in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate hardens. Enjoy!

Megan’s Tips

  • Use fresh medjool dates. Soft, fresh dates are the best to use here! If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 5-10 minutes until soft, then drain and pat dry.
  • Nut-free option. To make this recipe nut-free, swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
  • Toast the coconut. Lightly toasting the coconut enhances its flavor and adds a delicious crunch to the cookies. However, if you have pre-toasted coconut flakes, then you can skip this step.
  • Drizzling the chocolate. I just use a ziplock bag with a slit cut in the edge to add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top of the cookies for that signature look.
  • Storing your samoas cookies. I recommend storing these in the fridge or freezer for the perfect chewy bite!
A plate of vegan samoas cookies with a dark chocolate drizzle

This samoas cookie recipe is a must-make! They’re fun to make with kids, perfect for sharing, and yes, they’re even Girl Scout approved (thanks to my neighbors).

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If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and ★★★★★ star rating below. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram so I can see your creations!

A plate of vegan samoas cookies with a dark chocolate drizzle
5 from 4 ratings

Homemade Samoas Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Megan Murphy
Yield: 12 samoas cookies
Prep: 15 minutes
Freeze Time: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
These homemade samoas cookies are no-bake, vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and taste just like the classic Girl Scout cookie. Easy to make and ready in no time!
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Ingredients
 

Samoas Cookies

Chocolate Drizzle

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the dates: If your dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 5–10 minutes until soft, then drain and pat dry. Remove the pits if your dates aren't already pitted.
  • Toast the coconut: If your coconut isn't already toasted, add the shredded coconut/coconut flakes to a pan over low heat and lightly toast it until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes, tossing frequently.
  • Combine ingredients: In a food processor, combine the toasted coconut, pitted dates, rolled oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Process until the mixture forms a cohesive, slightly crumbly dough. If the mixture is too fine and doesn't stick together when you try to form it into a ball, add water 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Shape the cookies: Scoop about 2 tbsp of the mixture and use your hands to form it into a ball, then flatten onto a parchment lined baking sheet (I used the bottom of a glass to do this). Use a straw to cut out circles in the center of each cookie to make the traditional samoas shape. Place in the freezer for about 25 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate: Add the chocolate chips (plus 1 tsp of coconut oil, which is optional, but it helps thin the chocolate) to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments until melted.
  • Dip in chocolate: Remove the samoas cookies from the freezer and dip the bottom of each cookie into the melted chocolate, then place back onto the parchment-lined tray.
  • Drizzle the chocolate: Transfer the remaining chocolate into a ziplock bag with a hole cut in the corner, or use a spoon to drizzle chocolate on top of each Samoa. Place in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate has set. Enjoy! 

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Notes

  • Use fresh medjool dates. Soft, fresh dates are the best to use here! If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 5-10 minutes until soft, then drain and pat dry.
  • Nut-free option. To make this recipe nut-free, swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
  • Toast the coconut. Lightly toasting the coconut enhances its flavor and adds a delicious crunch to the cookies. If you have pre-toasted coconut flakes, then you can skip this step.
  • Drizzling the chocolate. I just use a ziplock bag with a slit cut in the edge to add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top of the cookies for that signature look.
  • Storing your samoas cookies. I recommend storing these in the fridge or freezer for the perfect chewy bite!
Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 183kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 25mg, Potassium: 225mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 30IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 1mg
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