Samoa (Caramel Delite) Rice Krispie Treats
These Samoa (Caramel Delite) Rice Krispie Treats are a quick and easy no-bake dessert packed with caramel, chocolate, and toasted coconut. Perfect for parties, holidays, or sweet cravings, this chewy and crunchy treat delivers classic Samoa cookie flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut toasted
- 11 oz soft caramels unwrapped
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Nonstick spray or parchment paper
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Toast coconut in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until golden; set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Quickly fold in Rice Krispies cereal and mix until evenly coated.
- Press mixture firmly into prepared pan using a spatula or greased hands.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt caramels with cream over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Mix toasted coconut into caramel mixture.
- Spread caramel-coconut layer evenly over the cereal base.
- Melt chocolate chips in microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
- Let set for 20–30 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use low heat when melting marshmallows to keep the texture soft and chewy.
- Grease hands or spatula to prevent sticking when pressing mixture.
- Stir coconut constantly while toasting to avoid burning.
- Add a splash of cream if caramel becomes too thick.