SIGN UP FOR MY FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER AND NEVER MISS ANOTHER DELICIOUS FAMILY-FRIENDLY RECIPE

Real Life Dinner

Recipes your real life family will love!

  • Start Here
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Apraxia
  • Family
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google Plus
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • RSS

March 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

Amazing Samoa Rice Krispie Treats

A stack of three Amazing Samoa Rice Krispie treats on a white plate. In the background, there's another plate with one serving of Samoa Rice Krispie treat and a glass 9x13 partial pan of Rice Krispie Treats.Chewy caramel Rice Krispie Treats packed with shortbread cookie pieces, chocolate chips, and toasted coconut. Topped with more chocolate and toasted coconut; self-control is out the window! Girl Scout Cookie lover or not, you’re going to LOVE these Amazing Samoa Rice Krispie Treats.

I’ve had the idea to make Rice Krispie Treats with a Samoa Girl Scout Cookie theme for a while now, and I’m so happy I finally worked them up. I knew I wanted to have the taste of Samoa Cookies but not use actual Samoa Cookies. I wanted for you (and me) to be able to make these any time of the year, not just when you have a stash of Girl Scout Cookies. 

Adding the caramel into the marshmallow mixture carries the caramel flavor throughout the entire treat. Breaking up shortbread cookies to mix in with the Rice Krispies and also toasting the coconut instead of leaving it as-is out of the package, really takes these Rice Krispie Treats to a whole new level. I am sooooo excited for you to give Amazing Samoa Rice Krispie Treats a try! 

A partial picture of a 9x13 glass pan of Samoa Rice Krispie Treats cut into squares.As far as the shortbread cookies go, I found some here in Germany that you may not be able to get where you live…don’t worry…any shortbread cookie will do–Lorna Doone, Pepperidge Farm, the kind in a circle tin you get around Christmas time…or in a pinch I think Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies would be a great alternative.  

The caramel you use can also be slightly different than mine. I would suggest either using Kraft Caramels (the kind that are little squares wrapped in plastic) or a nice thick caramel sauce that is used to top ice cream. Be careful with that. There are caramel sauces that are more of a thinly squeezed type of caramel, and then there are bottles of caramel that have more of a hot fudge consistency. The hot fudge consistency type is the one you are looking for. If you use the packaged caramels, you will need about 20-25 caramels.

Toasting the coconut is a vital part of the recipe to get the true Samoa Girl Scout Cookie flavor. You can do this in the microwave by putting the coconut in a glass microwave-safe dish and heating it in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until it starts to show small specs of lightly browned coconut. At that point, drop to 20-second increments until the coconut has toasted nicely. Don’t go too far. It can go from nicely toasted to burnt pretty quickly. The coconut needs to cool before adding it to the Rice Krispies. You can make it a little in advance, or you can pour it out onto a plate with some parchment paper for it to cool quickly. 

A glass 9x13 dish with cut Samoa Rice Krispies with a black spatula holding a piece of Rice Krispie Treat above the right corner of the pan.Rice Krispie Treats are one of the most delicious treats out there in my opinion. I’m a huge fan and I am so excited to share this blow-your-mind good recipe with you! Here are some of my other favorite Rice Krispie recipes. 

Delicious Rice Krispie Recipes

  • Crazy Good Caramel Rice Crispies
  • Snicker Bar Rice Krispies Treats
  • S’mores Rice Krispy Treats
  • Chewy Caramel Rice Crispy Treats with Chocolate Chips
  • Granola Bar Bites
  • Rice Crispy Chicken Thighs

Step by step pictures for how to make Amazing Samoa Rice Krispie Treats

14-picture photo collage of step-by-step pictures for how to make Amazing Samoa Rice Krispies TreatsA Rice Krispies Treat being held by two hands beginning to pull it apart. In the background there are a few servings of the treats sitting on small white plates.Frequently asked questions for how to make Amazing Samoa Rice Krispie Treats

What type of Caramel Should I use in this recipe?

I suggest using Kraft Caramels (the type that are small squares wrapped in plastic) or a nice thick caramel sauce you would buy to eat on ice cream. Make sure to get one that is in a bottle and has a similar consistency to hot fudge. If you use Kraft Caramels, you will need 20-25. In a pinch, you could make a small batch of homemade caramel. If you choose to do that, I would suggest making a half batch of this Merry Widow Caramel recipe. 

I can’t find shortbread cookies. can I use something else?

If you can’t find shortbread cookies, you can try using Keebler Fudge Striped Cookies, vanilla wafers, the cookie parts of Golden Oreos (scrape out the center) or graham crackers would probably even work pretty well. However, to get the authentic taste of a Samoa Girl Scout Cookie, shortbread cookies are the best to use in this recipe. 

How do you toast Coconut?

You can toast coconut in your oven or on the stove-top, but I have found the easiest way is to use a microwave. Put the coconut in a glass microwave-safe dish and heat it in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until it starts to show small specs of lightly browned coconut. At that point, drop it to 20-second increments until the coconut has toasted nicely. Don’t go too far. It can go from nicely toasted to burnt pretty quickly. 

A glass 9x13 dish of cut Samoa Rice Krispie Treats with several pieces missing. Above the glass pan, there's a Rice Krispies treat with a bite out of it.Can I use Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips instead of Milk Chocolate?

Yes, you can use whatever type of chocolate you prefer. I find the milk chocolate gives the most authentic flavor in this recipe, but semi-sweet would still work awesome!

Are these gluten-free?

Unless you are able to find gluten-free shortbread cookies and gluten-free Rice Krispies, these are not gluten-free. 

Can these be made ahead of time?

Yes. In fact, for the chocolate on top of the Rice Krispies to properly set up, these need to be made at least a few hours before you plan to serve them. Making them a day in advance or even two (if you keep them covered once they have set up and completely cooled) will work great.

Three-photo Pinterest collage with the text of the title in the middle.

Recipes for Coconut Lovers

Coconut Cream Pie Recipe with Secret Ingredient...sour creamCoconut Cream Pie…My most favorite cream pie EVER!Dreamy-Coconut-Bundt-Cake-3Dreamy Toasted Coconut Bundt CakeChocolate-dipped-coconut-cream-easter-eggsChocolate Dipped Coconut Cream Easter Eggs

Amazing Samoa Rice Krispie Treats
 
Print
Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
25 mins
 
Chewy caramel Rice Krispies packed with shortbread cookie pieces, chocolate chips, and toasted coconut. Topped off with more chocolate and toasted coconut! AMAZING!!! You're going to love them!
Author: Maria
Serves: 20
Ingredients
  • 1 (10 ounce) package mini-marshmallows
  • 8 ounce of a thick caramel sauce or 20-25 individually wrapped Kraft Caramels (unwrapped)
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 4½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 2 cups, shortbread cookie pieces
  • 1½ cups toasted coconut, divided (see post for how to toast the coconut)
  • 1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Butter a 9x13 glass baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, marshmallows, and caramel syrup (or Kraft Caramels). Melt over medium-low heat until all ingredients are melted together.
  3. Remove from heat and pour in the Rice Krispies, cookie pieces, and 1 cup of the toasted coconut. Mix until well combined. Let cool for a minute or two, and then quickly stir in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips and pour into the prepared 9x13 baking dish. Press down with buttered hands.
  4. Melt the remaining chocolate chips. (You can do this carefully in the microwave or over a double boiler.) I like to add 1 tsp of canola oil to help it melt better.
  5. Pour melted chocolate over the pressed-down Rice Krispies and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of toasted coconut over the melted chocolate.
  6. Let them cool until the chocolate on top has set up.
  7. Once they are set, you can cut and enjoy!
3.4.3177

More Recipes with Cereal

Amazingly flavorful snack that will keep you going back for secondsButterscotch and Milk Chocolate Puppy ChowNo-Bake-Peanut-Butter-Corn-Flake-Treats-recipeNo-bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake TreatsA glass 9x13 pan of cut peanut butter and chocolate chip granola bars.Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Pinterest photo with the text of the title of the recipe at the top.

After School Snacks, Cookies/Bars/Brownies, Desserts/Pies/Cheesecakes, Uncategorized
best Somoa Rice Krispie treats, caramel coconut Rice Krispie treats, coconut Rice Krispie treats, Girl Scout Cookies, Girl Scout Cookies Rice Krispies Treat, Rice Krispie treat recipes, Rice Krispie Treats, rice krispies, Rice Krispies Treat, Rice Krispies treat recipes, Somoa Rice Krispie Treats, Somoa Rice Krispies
Leave a Comment

Like it? Share it!

Yum

Subscribe and never miss another recipe!

Sign up above and receive delicious family-friendly recipes directly in your email inbox!

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rate this recipe:  

Welcome friends!

Hi, I'm Maria. A mom of five and a total foodie. My superpower is taking ordinary recipes and making them DELICIOUS. Your family will LOVE these meals! Come cook with me, I promise it will be amazing! Get started here or search my archives below.


When you start your Amazon shopping here, I receive a small percentage of the sale. Thank you for supporting Real Life Dinner.

Don’t Miss These

Back
to Top
  • Start Here
  • Recipes
  • Apraxia
  • Family
  • About
  • Contact

Copyright © 2021 Real Life Dinner  •  All Rights Reserved  •  Privacy Policy  •  Site Design by Emily White Designs