Samoa Rice Krispie Treats are chewy Rice Krispie treats topped with gooey caramel and toasted coconut, then dipped and drizzled in chocolate for a fun twist on the classic Girl Scout Samoa cookie!

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Why you’ll love this recipe:

If you love the classic Girl Scout Samoa cookie, you are going to want to try these Samoa Rice Krispie Treats! They combine everything you love about Samoas—gooey caramel, toasted coconut, and chocolate—in an incredibly easy dessert made with store-bought Rice Krispie treats.

Samoa Rice Krispie Treats are a fun twist on the beloved Girl Scout Samoa cookie. Instead of a shortbread cookie base, these treats start with soft and chewy store-bought Rice Krispie treats.

These Samoa Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect shortcut dessert when you want something homemade without actually having to make homemade Rice Krispie treats. Using pre-made treats and store-bought caramel dip makes this recipe quick, simple, and almost impossible to mess up!

Each Rice Krispie treat is topped with a simple mixture of caramel dip and toasted coconut, then dipped in melted chocolate and finished with an extra chocolate drizzle. The combination of crunchy cereal, chewy marshmallow, gooey caramel, nutty toasted coconut, and creamy chocolate is seriously irresistible.

They have all of the flavors of a Samoa cookie in an easy-to-make Rice Krispie treat!

Ingredients you’ll need:

Sweetened shredded coconut- toasted
Rice Krispie Treats- store-bought
Caramel dip- store-bought
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Vegetable oil

The best thing about this recipe is just how easy it is. There is no need to make a homemade cereal treat mixture, wait for it to cool, or spend time making complicated caramel.

Instead, grab a package of store-bought Rice Krispie treats and your favorite caramel dip. Mix the caramel with toasted coconut, spread it over the treats, and finish everything with melted chocolate.That’s it!

These easy Samoa Rice Krispie Treats are especially fun for parties, holidays, bake sales, lunchbox treats, or anytime a Samoa craving hits.

And if you are a fan of the original Girl Scout cookie, these are such a fun way to enjoy those familiar flavors in a completely different dessert. Toasted coconut is what really makes these Rice Krispie treats taste like Samoas. Toasting the coconut gives it a golden color and brings out its nutty, slightly caramelized flavor.

Combined with the caramel dip, it creates the chewy, coconutty topping that makes these treats so reminiscent of the classic cookie. You can easily toast the coconut ahead of time and keep it ready to go, which makes this already-simple recipe even faster!

How to make the best Samoa Rice Krispie Treats:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and pour the shredded coconut onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, tossing halfway through, or until the coconut is lightly golden brown.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the caramel dip with the toasted coconut, then set aside.
Unwrap the Rice Krispie Treats and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Scoop 1 tbsp sized scoops of the caramel coconut mixture on top of each Rice Krispie Treat, then use the back of a spoon to flatten the topping onto each Rice Krispie Treat, spreading all the way to the edges.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips with vegetable oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
Dip the bottoms of Rice Krispie Treat into the melted chocolate and return to the prepared baking sheet.
Transfer the remaining chocolate into a ziploc bag, cut off one end, and drizzle it over the Rice Krispie Treats.
Place the treats in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes to set the chocolate. Once set, carefully break off the excess candy-coating pieces around each Samoa Rice Krispie Treat enjoying!

There is a reason Samoa cookies are such a fan favorite. The combination of caramel, coconut, and chocolate is hard to beat, and these Samoa Rice Krispie Treats capture all of those flavors in a soft, chewy, crunchy dessert.

They are also a great option when you want a Samoa-inspired treat outside of Girl Scout cookie season. You don’t have to wait for cookies to be available—you can make these whenever the craving strikes.

Plus, the Rice Krispie treat base adds a fun twist that makes them different from traditional Samoa cookies while still giving you all of those familiar flavors.

If you love quick and easy desserts, these Samoa Rice Krispie Treats belong on your must-make list. They take just a few simple ingredients, require no baking, and use convenient store-bought shortcuts to make dessert incredibly easy.

They are sweet, chewy, chocolatey, coconutty, and loaded with gooey caramel. Basically, they are everything you love about a Samoa cookie in Rice Krispie treat form!

Make a batch for your next party, bring them to a get-together, or keep them around for an easy afternoon treat. Just be prepared for them to disappear quickly!

My top tips:

TOASTING THE COCONUT: I recommend toasting your shredded coconut before assembling these truffles to improve the texture and enhance the natural coconut flavor. Make sure to watch it very closely in the oven, as it can burn quickly!
CARAMEL DIP: Make sure you’re using caramel dip in this recipe, not caramel sauce. Caramel sauce is much thinner and will not coat the toasted coconut or stick to the Rice Krispie Treats the same way that caramel dip does.
RICE KRISPIE TREATS: Using store-bought Rice Krispie Treats makes this recipe quick and easy! If you want to make homemade Rice Krispie Treats, I recommend using a recipe that fits a 9×13 pan.
LINING YOUR PAN: Don’t skip the step of lining your pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat! Lining your pan prevents the truffles from sticking and makes these treats easy to peel up and remove the excess chocolate pieces once chilled.
SCOOPING: The caramel coconut mixture is quite sticky, so I find it helpful to use a 1 tbsp triggered scoop to evenly portion the mixture onto each Rice Krispie Treat.
MELTING CHOCOLATE: Adding a little vegetable oil to the chocolate chips is my secret trick for silky smooth chocolate every time! The vegetable oil thins out the chocolate and makes it much easier to dip and drizzle over the Rice Krispie Treats.
DRIZZLING: I find it helpful to transfer the remaining melted chocolate into a Ziploc bag before cutting off one end and drizzling. This makes the chocolate drizzle more evenly and keeps things mess free.
CHILLING THE CHOCOLATE: You can let these Samoa Rice Krispie Treats set at room temperature, but it may take hours for the chocolate drizzle to fully harden. To speed up the process, feel free to place them in the fridge for 30 minutes to set the chocolate. Once set, carefully break off the excess chocolate coating pieces around the edges before enjoying!
STORING: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 5 days. If your kitchen is warm or humid, store them in the refrigerator so the chocolate and caramel stay firm. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating if chilled.

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