Description
This Samoas Puppy Chow is the ultimate no-bake treat that turns the beloved Girl Scout cookie into a crunchy, chocolatey, caramel-drizzled snack mix. Perfect for sweet snack lovers looking for quick breakfast, easy dessert, or party food ideas. It’s rich, addicting, and ready in minutes—one of my favorite dessert snack recipes for holidays and movie nights.
Ingredients
6 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup soft caramel candies
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and toast shredded coconut on a baking sheet for 5–8 minutes, stirring once until golden.
2. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. Pour melted chocolate over Rice Chex cereal in a large bowl, stirring gently to coat.
4. Add coated cereal to a zip-top bag with powdered sugar, seal, and shake until evenly coated.
5. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramel candies with heavy cream until smooth, then stir in vanilla.
6. Drizzle caramel over the cereal mixture, then add toasted coconut and gently toss to combine.
7. Spread out on parchment paper and allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Use rice Chex over corn Chex for a more neutral flavor that doesn’t overpower the caramel and coconut.
Always toast the coconut—unlike raw coconut, toasting adds rich, nutty depth and texture.
Don’t skip the setting time; it keeps the mix from becoming a gooey mess in storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: easy recipe, sweet snack, muddy buddies, dessert mix, Samoas inspired