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Easy Samoa Brownies

Fudgy, dense homemade brownies topped with a thick layer of sticky caramel and toasted coconut, finished with a generous dark chocolate drizzle.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder high-quality
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Samoa Topping
  • 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 11 oz soft caramel candies unwrapped
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Chocolate Drizzle
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Equipment

  • 8x8 Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
  2. In a bowl, whisk warm melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet ingredients. Fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour batter into pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan.
  5. Toast coconut in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl.
  6. Microwave unwrapped caramels, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  7. Reserve 3 tablespoons of melted caramel. Pour the rest over the toasted coconut and fold until evenly coated.
  8. Spread the reserved 3 tablespoons of plain caramel over the cooled brownies. Top with the sticky caramel-coconut mixture, pressing into an even layer.
  9. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together. Drizzle in a diagonal zigzag pattern over the coconut topping.
  10. Chill for 30 minutes to set, then use the parchment overhang to lift out and cut into squares.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.