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Samoas Puppy Chow

Capture the amazing flavors of Samoas cookies – caramel, chocolate, and toasted coconut – in this incredibly simple, no-bake snack mix. Dangerously addictive and perfect for parties or cozy movie nights!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup chocolate spread Think Nutella, or your favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.25 cup caramel sauce Use a store-bought caramel sauce
  • 2 cups shredded coconut Toasted is even better if you have a few extra minutes, but plain shredded works perfectly too
  • 8 cups Chocolate Chex Cereal
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 box Samoas cookies We'll chop these up and mix them in for little bites of cookie heaven

Equipment

  • Microwavable Bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a medium microwavable bowl, combine the chocolate spread, butter, milk, and milk chocolate chips. Microwave for about 1 minute, then stir thoroughly until smooth. If needed, microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted.
  2. Step 2: Stir the caramel sauce into the melted chocolate mixture until completely combined.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the Chocolate Chex cereal and shredded coconut. Gently mix to distribute the coconut.
  4. Step 4: Pour the melted chocolate-caramel mixture over the cereal and coconut. Use a spatula to slowly and gently fold the mixture until the cereal is coated.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the coated cereal. Carefully mix with a spatula until every piece is evenly coated with the sugar.
  6. Step 6: Chop the Samoas cookies into small pieces. Sprinkle the chopped cookies into the mixture and give it one last gentle stir to distribute them.
  7. Step 7: Let the puppy chow set for a few minutes until the chocolate is no longer sticky. You can spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool faster.

Notes

For best results when melting chocolate, use short microwave bursts (15-second intervals after the initial minute) and stir well between each to prevent burning. Always use a very large bowl for tossing the cereal gently to avoid crushing it. To get the smoothest coating, you can sift the powdered sugar before adding it. Pre-measure all ingredients before starting the melting process for a smoother experience.
Once the chocolate has set, transfer the puppy chow to an airtight container. It can be stored at room temperature for up to a week. Some prefer to store it in the fridge for a firmer texture. Consider adding chopped nuts for extra crunch or using different types of chocolate chips or cereal for variation.