Samoas Puppy Chow Recipe
Samoas Puppy Chow is a decadent and addictive snack that combines the classic flavors of Samoa cookies with chocolate, caramel, coconut, and Chex cereal. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet treat, this recipe layers rich chocolate and caramel with the signature crispiness of Chocolate Chex and the delightful chew of shredded coconut and Samoas cookie pieces.
- Author: Victoria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake, Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Chocolate Mixture
- 1/2 cup chocolate spread
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 8 cups Chocolate Chex Cereal
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 box Samoas cookies, cut into tiny pieces
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: Combine the chocolate spread, butter, milk chocolate chips, and milk in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and then stir thoroughly until the mixture is melted, smooth, and creamy.
- Add Caramel: Stir in the caramel sauce until it is fully incorporated into the chocolate mixture, creating a rich and gooey sauce.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the Chocolate Chex cereal and shredded coconut, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Coat Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate and caramel mixture over the cereal and coconut mix. Gently toss using a spatula to coat every piece without crushing the cereal.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Sprinkle the powdered sugar evenly over the coated cereal mixture. Carefully mix again with a spatula to ensure the sugar coats everything uniformly, producing that signature puppy chow texture.
- Add Samoas Pieces: Sprinkle in the tiny pieces of cut Samoas cookies and gently fold them into the mixture for occasional bursts of cookie flavor and texture.
- Set and Serve: Allow the mixture to rest for a few minutes so the chocolate can set slightly. Serve and enjoy this indulgent Samoas-inspired puppy chow snack.
Notes
- Be gentle when mixing to prevent breaking the cereal pieces.
- Use high-quality caramel sauce for the best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For extra texture, toast the shredded coconut lightly before mixing.
- You can substitute regular chocolate spread with hazelnut spread for a nutty twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 60 grams)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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