Samoas Puppy Chow Cereal (Printable)
Chocolate-caramel coated cereal with toasted coconut and powdered sugar for a sweet, shareable crunchy treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cereal Base
01 - 6 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
→ Chocolate-Caramel Coating
02 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
→ Coconut
05 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
→ Finish
06 - 1 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
03 - Pour the melted chocolate-caramel mixture over the cereal. Gently fold with a spatula until all cereal pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the coated cereal and toss gently to distribute evenly throughout.
05 - In a large zip-top bag or clean paper bag, add half of the powdered sugar. Add half of the coated cereal, seal the bag, and shake vigorously until each piece is well-coated. Repeat with the remaining powdered sugar and cereal.
06 - Spread the coated cereal evenly across the prepared baking sheet and allow it to cool completely until the coating is set.
07 - Once cooled, mix in the mini chocolate chips if desired. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It captures everything addictive about Samoas cookies but in a form you can eat by the handful at midnight.
- The shaking step is weirdly therapeutic and makes you feel like a kid again.
02 -
- Overmicrowaving the chocolate mixture will cause it to seize and turn grainy, so stop and stir frequently.
- Toasting the coconut in a dry skillet on medium heat for about three minutes changes the entire flavor profile of this snack.
03 -
- Work quickly once the chocolate mixture is melted because it starts to thicken fast and becomes harder to coat evenly.
- Double the batch because this disappears at a speed that will genuinely surprise you.