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    Samoas Rice Krispies Treats (Video) SO EASY!

    January 18, 2021 By Brandy 32 Comments

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    Pre-made Rice Krispies Treats are dipped in chocolate and spread with a delicious mixture of caramel and toasted coconut to create Samoas Rice Krispies Treats! The next time you are in the produce section at the grocery store, grab a tub of apple caramel dip and you are on you your way to having one of the most delicious treats ever! 

    You might also like our homemade hostess cupcakes (made from a cake mix). They are ridiculously delicious and easy to make!

    Watch our step by step video!

    If you've been around here for more than a minute you know how much I love using store bought Rice Krispies treats in quick and easy dessert recipes. They are such a great base to build off of and these Samoas Rice Krispies Treats are probably my favorite use of pre-made Rice Krispies Treats to date!

    finished samoas Rice Krispies treats in serving bowl

    Ruby asked me to buy a container of caramel dip and a bag of Granny Smith apples when we were at Target the other day, and as I dipped my apple slices into the caramel that afternoon I wondered why I hadn't ever thought of using caramel dip for desserts. I usually melt down caramel candies, but the dip is a lot faster. The only difference is that it doesn't set up when it cools like Brach's caramel candies. It stays soft, which is actually kind of perfect for these Samoas treats.

    hand holding samoas Rice Krispies treat

     

    Samoas Rice Krispies Treats Ingredients

    • Rice Krispies Treats (pre-packaged)
    • chocolate chips
    • coconut
    • caramel dip

    open tub of caramel dip without

    What kind of caramel is best for making Samoas Rice Krispies?

    Pre-made caramel dip (found in the produce section at the grocery store) is the perfect caramel to use for Samoas Rice Krispies Treats because it is smooth, easy to stir, and blends perfectly with the toasted coconut. The result is an ooey-gooey caramel packed treat. So delicious!

    hand dipping Rice Krispies treat into melted chocolate

    What kind of chocolate works best for dipping Rice Krispies Treats?

    Melting chocolates or chocolate chips both work great for making Samoas Rice Krispies treats. I used milk chocolate chips and microwaved them for 30 seconds, stirred them, then another 20 seconds until they were nice and smooth.

    chocolate dipped Rice Krispies treat on baking sheet lined in parchment paper

    How long does it take for the chocolate to set up?

    After all of the Rice Krispies had been dipped let them set up in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or until chocolate has hardened.

    pan with toasted coconut and open container of caramel sauce

    How do you make toasted coconut?

    Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake coconut for 10 minutes, checking frequently and stirring to prevent burning.

    bowl with spoon stirring toasted coconut into caramel dip

    Combine toasted coconut and caramel in a bowl.

    Rice Krispies treats topped with caramel and coconut mixture on baking sheet

    Scoop the caramel and coconut mixture onto the Rice Krispies.

    samoas Rice Krispies treats on baking sheet without drizzled chocolate

    Spread caramel and coconut with a butter knife.

    finished samoas Rice Krispies treats on baking sheet

    Drizzle with more melted milk chocolate chips and refrigerate for an additional 20 minutes. Store in refrigerator.

    samoas Rice Krispies treats in bowl

    More Rice Krispies Treats Variations.

    Chocolate Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats (Scotcheroo)

    Shark Rice Krispies Treats

    And if you are looking for homemade Rice Krispies Treats check these out!

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    Samoas Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

    Samoas Rice Krispies Treats

    Pre-made Rice Krispies Treats are dipped in chocolate and spread with a delicious mixture of caramel and toasted coconut to create Samoas Rice Krispies Treats!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    chill: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 12 treats
    Calories: 312kcal

    Ingredients

    • 12 pre-made Rice Krispies Treats
    • 1 package milk chocolate chips (2 cups, divided)
    • 1 cup sweetened coconut
    • ⅔ cup caramel dip

    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unwrap packaged Rice Krispies treats and place on baking sheet.
    • Melt 1 ½ c. milk chocolate chips in a shallow dish in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave an addional 20 seconds (if necessary) until smooth.
    • Dip each Rice Krispies Treat into chocolate and place on baking sheet. Let set up in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
    • Heat oven to 350 degrees and toast coconut for 10 minutes (or until golden), stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
    • Mix caramel and coconut in a bowl. Divide evenly and spread onto Rice Krispies Treats.
    • Melt remaining ½ c. of milk chocolate chips and drizzle over Rice Krispies Treats.
    • Return baking sheet to refrigerator and let set up for an additional 20 minutes.

    Notes

    Melting chocolates or chocolate chips both work great for making Samoas Rice Krispies treats. I used milk chocolate chips and microwaved them for 30 seconds, stirred them, then another 20 seconds until they were nice and smooth.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcal

    If you like these Samoas treats you might also like this delicious Samoas Cookie pie from Averie Cooks. It looks amazing!

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Matea says

      August 19, 2014 at 11:36 am

      Where have these been all my life?? Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
    2. Jennifer says

      January 10, 2014 at 1:48 pm

      Oh, thank you, thank you. These are the one type of Girl Scout cookies I just melt over, but feeding a family of 9 means those cookies are about 10x more pricey than I can justify if we want to keep eating every day. 🙂 Now we can at least make them for a special treat at a price point I can possibly work with!

      Reply
    3. Meghan says

      March 11, 2011 at 2:43 pm

      Keebler did start making Samoas this year. They are called coconut dreams and they are delicious.

      Reply
    4. Kristen says

      March 07, 2011 at 11:10 am

      I love these homemade versions of Girl Scout cookies. Bar cookies are even better....less work!

      Reply
    5. SnoWhite says

      March 07, 2011 at 4:13 am

      My husband was just telling me how he likes these cookies -- your recipe is perfect timing.

      Reply
    6. Something Wilde says

      September 21, 2010 at 12:08 pm

      these look AWESOME! Yum, yum and more yum!

      Reply
    7. Dawn says

      September 16, 2010 at 3:03 pm

      These look soooo good. Found them on the Chick PARADE today. I did the Thin Mints on my blog a couple months back. I'm certainly going to have to try these out too. Great pictures!

      Dawn @ BeatUntilFluffy.com

      Reply
    8. Its A Blog Party says

      June 21, 2010 at 9:25 pm

      These sound delicious!
      Thanks for linking up!
      ~Liz

      Reply
    9. Kara@ Creations by Kara says

      June 15, 2010 at 2:41 pm

      Girl scouts never come to my house anymore, and I miss Samoas. I need to give these a try, they look fabulous!

      Reply
    10. Jocelyn says

      March 22, 2010 at 1:55 am

      These were awesome! I think even better than the GS cookies...I made them and linked you to it:-)

      Reply
    11. legendswife says

      March 17, 2010 at 4:29 pm

      OMY! Thanks girl:) I found ya listed on another blog...and immediately clicked over.
      God Bless

      Reply
    12. Stephanie says

      March 08, 2010 at 10:49 pm

      I am waiting for my chocolate to set. Kai and Cole each ate a little bit without the chocolate and are begging for more. They turned out looking very yummy at least and we will get to eat some after dinner!!

      Reply
    13. Jessica Hills says

      March 07, 2010 at 2:49 am

      YUM!

      Reply
    14. Summer says

      March 06, 2010 at 3:12 am

      These look delicious!

      Thanks for linking up!

      Also, for EASY thin mints, just dip ritz crackers in melted chocolate chips with mint extract added. Sounds weird, but they are so good!

      Reply
    15. Lori says

      March 06, 2010 at 12:36 am

      This looks yummy!!!

      Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thurs. Please join me next week for another great party!

      Reply
    16. kirstin & jordan says

      March 05, 2010 at 8:57 pm

      Oh how I love Samoas... this is brilliant!
      If you're interested, we have a Friday Fun Find party... we'd love it if you'd link up!

      Reply
    17. fawnda says

      March 05, 2010 at 3:58 am

      Yummy! I love girl scout cookies! : )

      Reply
    18. Nicole says

      March 04, 2010 at 6:02 am

      These look soooo good and dangerous!:) Can't wait to try them out. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    19. Amanda says

      March 04, 2010 at 1:20 am

      Looks good! I saved this to try...after I lose a few pounds! =) If you have a Dollar General in your area, they sell cookies that are really close to Samoas, but lots cheaper. I don't remember the name of them, but they're DG's store brand.

      Reply
    20. Stephie @ Made By Stephie says

      March 03, 2010 at 12:20 am

      yummy...I just gained 10 pounds reading the recipe! Can't wait to try them!

      I'm hosting a giveaway on my blog - come and check it out!!
      http://madebystephie.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-first-giveaway.html

      Reply
    21. Mommabear says

      March 01, 2010 at 6:47 pm

      PS. I have a recipe on my blog for homemade tagalongs that is waaaay easier then the BB recipe and tastes awesome

      http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2009/12/easy-girl-scout-tagalong-cookie.html

      Reply
    22. Mommabear says

      March 01, 2010 at 6:43 pm

      OOOO!!! You are making one pregnant lady very happy!! I love samoas and my hubby didn't order ANY this year...whaaat!!! Now, I can make my own, thankyouverymuch!!!
      -Mags

      Reply
    23. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

      March 01, 2010 at 5:12 pm

      Thank you sooooooooo much!!! Printing this one NOW!!

      Reply
    24. Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says

      March 01, 2010 at 2:25 pm

      Dayum....Those look yummy!

      Reply
    25. Kaysi says

      March 01, 2010 at 4:47 am

      Those look so yummy! I know if I were to make some, I would eat them all in one sitting!

      Reply
    26. The Cottage Mama says

      March 01, 2010 at 4:19 am

      Oh those look so incredibly YUMMY!! Definitely going to have to give these a try!

      Lindsay

      Reply
    27. Kierst says

      February 28, 2010 at 11:57 pm

      Oooh! I'm definitely going to try these! I was good and only bought 1 box this year

      Reply
    28. Under the Willow says

      February 28, 2010 at 10:10 pm

      I must try these with my grandgirlies ~ yes easier to buy at the store ~ but such a joy to make (at eat) something homemade! Nice.

      Reply
    29. Megan says

      February 28, 2010 at 1:26 am

      love your blog! These sound amazing! thanks for the recipe and the link!

      Reply
    30. Angie - [email protected] says

      February 27, 2010 at 7:38 pm

      Yummy! Come link your recipe at my party: Thursday's Treasures!!
      http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2010/02/thursdays-treasures-week-11.html

      Reply
    31. ♥Suzanne♥ says

      February 27, 2010 at 7:19 pm

      YEA! We didn't have $$ for the cookies this year,BUT, you gave me hope! Thanks for sharing!♥

      Reply
    32. Kelli says

      February 27, 2010 at 5:03 pm

      TYTYTY!! Some how this year we were in the land-of-no-girl-scouts and I was sobbing (not rly, but I was close darnit!) over no samoas this year, YaY! for you posting this treat, I'm checking my pantry as we speak for the ingredients! <3 <3 <3

      Reply
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