Sunday Subscriber #40 - Christmas Samoa Truffles - Just Like the Girl Scout’s Carmel de Lites!

sweetened shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Unsweetened coconut reduces sugar content while maintaining texture.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars

Dark chocolate offers health benefits and can be more affordable.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade caramel

💰Cheaper: store-brand caramel

Homemade caramel can be healthier and less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while providing creaminess.

Toast 2.5 cups of sweetened shredded coconut on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 10 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.

Crush half of an 11 oz box of vanilla wafers into fine crumbs using a food processor.

Combine the toasted coconut and crushed vanilla wafers in a bowl.

Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the can of doce delicie and the can of sweetened condensed milk.

Stir the mixture until well combined, ensuring everything is mixed thoroughly.

Cooking Techniques

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