Description
Samoa Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a luscious layer of caramel and toasted coconut, topped with drizzles of melted chocolate and caramel for a deliciously decadent treat inspired by the classic Samoa cookie flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 18 oz box of brownie mix (plus ingredients required as per box, e.g., eggs, oil, water)
Topping
- 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 14 oz jar caramel sauce (reserve 1/4 cup for drizzling)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the brownie mix box for an 8×8-inch pan.
- Make Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions, including all required ingredients.
- Bake Brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes as directed by the box.
- Check Doneness: Insert a butter knife or toothpick into the center; if it comes out wet, bake for an additional 5 minutes. Aim for a slightly gooey texture without overbaking.
- Cool Brownies: Remove brownies from the oven and allow to cool for 35 minutes to set.
- Toast Coconut: While brownies cool, toast shredded coconut in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Mix Coconut and Caramel: Transfer toasted coconut to a medium bowl. Add caramel sauce, reserving 1/4 cup for drizzling, and mix until well combined.
- Top Brownies: Spread the caramel-coconut mixture evenly over the cooled brownies using a silicone spatula for smooth application.
- Melt Chocolate: Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave for about 30 seconds, then stir until completely melted.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Pour melted chocolate into a small zip-lock bag and cut a small corner off. Drizzle chocolate over the caramel layer in decorative patterns.
- Drizzle Caramel: Fill another zip-lock bag with the reserved 1/4 cup caramel and cut a small corner. Drizzle caramel opposite the chocolate drizzle lines.
- Chill Brownies: Refrigerate the brownies for 1 hour or freeze for 30 minutes to set the toppings.
- Serve: Remove from fridge or freezer, slice into squares, and enjoy your Samoa-inspired brownies!
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
- Chocolate and caramel drizzle are optional and can be omitted if desired.
- Adjust the size of the drizzles by cutting a larger or smaller hole in the zip-lock bag corner.
- Use a silicone spatula to evenly spread the caramel and coconut topping without damaging the brownie layer.
