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These Chocolate, Coconut Caramel Krispy Treats are inspired by Samoas – a classic favorite Girl Scout Cookie! They are salted caramel Rice Krispie Treats loaded with toasted coconut, smothered in chocolate and topped with even more coconut.

Close up of chocolate coconut rice krispie treats
Close up of chocolate coconut rice krispie treats

It’s funny how things change. When I was a Girl Scout, cookies sold for $2 a box and we went door to door in our neighborhoods selling them to anyone who would answer. Now those same cookies sell for $5 a box and let me tell you. They do not taste the same.

For the record, yes we still buy them, yes we still support the Girl Scouts and yes, we still enjoy those cookies. But they still don’t taste the same. And they changed the names! Samoas are now called “Caramel DeLites” and my Tagalongs are now called “Peanut Butter Patties.” Thank goodness Thin Mints are still Thin Mints or I might need to lead a revolt.

These Chocolate, Coconut Caramel Krispy Treats are inspired by Samoas - a classic favorite Girl Scout Cookie! A fun and yummy dessert that everyone will love.

Anyway back to these Krispy Treats. The base is the same recipe as my Salted Caramel Treats I shared back in December but I added a bunch of toasted coconut. I left smooshed them all into a 13×9 pan and then smeared melted chocolate all over the top and sprinkled another cup of coconut on top for color and crunch. The result is these delicious little bites of heaven, that yes, really do have that flavor of Samoa that we all know and love.

These Chocolate, Coconut Caramel Krispy Treats are inspired by Samoas - a classic favorite Girl Scout Cookie! A fun and yummy dessert that everyone will love.

I took half of the batch to the teaching staff at my kids’ school and got lots of compliments, and one request to never bring them back because my son’s teacher couldn’t stop eating them. I’ll take that win.

Recipe
Close up of chocolate coconut rice krispie treats

Samoa Inspired Chocolate, Coconut Caramel Krispy Treats

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These Chocolate, Coconut Caramel Krispy Treats are inspired by Samoas – a classic favorite Girl Scout Cookie! They are salted caramel Rice Krispie Treats loaded with toasted coconut, smothered in chocolate and topped with even more coconut.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 15 treats

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 10 cups mini marshmallows divided (almost 2 10 ounce bags)
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 1 11- ounce package caramels unwrapped, or caramel bits
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 2 cups coconut toasted and divided
  • 2 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread coconut on a large baking sheet in an even layer. Toast in the oven, stirring at least once, until golden brown; about 7-8 minutes.
  • Line a 13″x9″ casserole dish with parchment paper or foil. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Spray a large bowl with non-stick cooking spray and pour rice krispies cereal into the bowl. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large, 3 quart pot over medium heat. Add about 7 cups of marshmallows and the caramels. Stir often until completely melted and smooth; about 4-5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1 cup of the toasted coconut. Pour marshmallow mixture over the cereal in the large bowl and add the remaining marshmallows. With a silicone spatula that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, stir well until coated.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and press into an even layer.
  • Place the chocolate and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted and smooth.
  • Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the rice krispie treats. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of toasted coconut.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Spray the bottom of a measuring cup with oil to easily press the mixture into the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treatCalories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 679mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 3gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 1201IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 6mg
Keyword rice krispie treats, samoa rice krispie treats

Kristin Maxwell

Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook.

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  1. Ohhhh, I am so making this soon! You are right I was totally disappointed with my splurge box of Girl Scout samoas this year. Some things should not be messed with : (