Description
The Best Samoas Puppy Chow is a quick dessert snack that tastes like a candy-shop version of your favorite cookie. This easy recipe combines crisp Chex cereal with melted chocolate, creamy peanut butter, sweet caramel, toasted coconut, and powdered sugar for one of the best no-bake food ideas for parties, holiday trays, movie nights, and easy dessert cravings.
Ingredients
9 cups Chex cereal
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
11 ounces soft caramel candies, unwrapped
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
1. Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
2. Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
3. Place the Chex cereal in a very large bowl. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
4. Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or container with a lid. Add the powdered sugar and shake gently until all the pieces are fully coated.
5. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel candies and heavy cream. Heat in short intervals, stirring often, until smooth and pourable.
6. Spread the puppy chow onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or large tray. Drizzle the melted caramel over the top and sprinkle with the toasted coconut.
7. Let the mixture sit for 10 to 15 minutes until the caramel settles and the coating is no longer sticky.
8. Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container and serve.
Notes
Toasting the coconut makes a big difference in flavor, so do not skip that step if you want the strongest Samoas-style taste.
Fold the cereal gently after adding the chocolate mixture so the pieces stay crisp and do not break apart.
Store the finished puppy chow in an airtight container in a cool place so the caramel and chocolate stay neat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 202mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 14mg
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