Samoas Puppy Chow Cereal (Printable version)
Crunchy cereal coated in chocolate, caramel and toasted coconut, finished with powdered sugar.
# 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 Layer
05 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
→ Finish
06 - 1 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
# How to Prepare:
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 every piece is evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the coated cereal and toss again to distribute it 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 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 in handful form, no baking required.
- The caramel chocolate coating clings to every cereal piece like it was born there.
- You can make it in under twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
- Microwave the chocolate mixture in short bursts only, because once chocolate seizes it cannot be saved and you have to start over.
- Toast the coconut in a dry skillet over low heat and stir constantly because it goes from golden to burnt in seconds.
03 -
- If your caramel sauce is thick and stubborn, warm it for ten seconds on its own before adding it to the chocolate mixture so everything blends smoothly.
- Use a paper grocery bag instead of a plastic zip top for shaking because it breathes better and prevents condensation from making the coating gummy.