Samoas Puppy Chow Cereal (Printable)
Crisp cereal tossed in chocolate, peanut butter, caramel and toasted coconut for a sweet, crunchy snack.
# What You Need:
→ Cereal Base
01 - 6 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
→ Caramel & Coconut Layer
05 - 3/4 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped
06 - 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
07 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
→ Powdered Coating
08 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
→ Optional Drizzle
09 - 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
10 - 1/4 cup caramel sauce
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread shredded coconut evenly on a baking sheet and toast for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each burst, until fully melted and smooth.
03 - Place Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cereal and gently toss until every piece is evenly coated.
04 - In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine unwrapped caramel candies with milk or heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and pourable. Drizzle the caramel over the coated cereal and toss gently to combine.
05 - Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the caramel-coated cereal and fold gently to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
06 - Transfer the mixture into a large zip-top bag or lidded container. Add powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until every piece is thoroughly coated.
07 - Spread the puppy chow in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow to cool completely until the coating is set.
08 - If desired, drizzle with melted semi-sweet chocolate and caramel sauce. Let the drizzle set before serving or storing.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes exactly like a Samoas cookie but you can eat it by the handful on the couch in your sweatpants.
- The caramel drizzle inside the powdered sugar coating is a texture surprise nobody expects at first bite.
02 -
- Do not skip toasting the coconut because raw shredded coconut turns gummy inside the powdered sugar and ruins the texture completely.
- Melting caramel candies takes patience and short bursts in the microwave because once they scorch there is no saving them.
03 -
- Shake the powdered sugar in batches if your bag or container is not big enough because overcrowding leads to bare patches and uneven coating.
- Let the caramel cool slightly before tossing with the cereal because if it is too hot it will melt the chocolate layer right off.