Samoa Rice Krispie Treats (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Mixture

01 - 5 cups (approximately 250 g) mini marshmallows
02 - 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter
03 - 6 cups (150 g) crisped rice cereal

→ Caramel Coconut Layer

04 - 1 bag (397 g) sweetened shredded coconut
05 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whole milk
06 - 1 can (380 g) dulce de leche

→ Chocolate Topping

07 - 170 g semisweet chocolate, melted

# Instructions:

01 - Place shredded coconut in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Stir and turn the coconut continuously until most of it is golden brown and aromatic. Remove from heat and continue to stir for 2 minutes to prevent burning.
02 - Transfer 60 ml (approximately ½ cup) of the toasted coconut to a bowl and set aside for garnish.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dulce de leche and milk. Heat for 90 seconds, stirring midway, until the caramel mixture is smooth and pourable.
04 - Mix the warmed dulce de leche and milk mixture with the remaining toasted coconut (excluding the reserved portion) until evenly coated.
05 - In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt mini marshmallows and butter together for about 2 minutes, stirring until smooth.
06 - Immediately add the crisped rice cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir until all the cereal is fully coated.
07 - In a greased 20 x 30 cm (8 x 12 inch) pan, press half the cereal mixture evenly into the base. Spread the caramel coconut layer over, then add the remaining cereal mixture, pressing gently to form an even top.
08 - Spread the melted semisweet chocolate evenly over the surface. While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle with the reserved toasted coconut. Allow chocolate to set fully before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For clean layers, use a sheet of baking paper or slightly oiled hands to press the mixture into the pan.