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Samoa Brownies

Fudgy dark chocolate brownies topped with a thick, gooey layer of toasted coconut and caramel, finished with a chocolate drizzle.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Caramel Coconut Topping
  • 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut toasted
  • 11 oz soft caramel candies unwrapped
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Chocolate Drizzle
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Microwave or Double Boiler

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread coconut on a baking sheet and toast for 10-15 mins, stirring often, until golden. Set aside.
  2. Increase oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. Pour into the prepared pan and bake 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt unwrapped caramels and heavy cream in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  6. Reserve 1/4 of the caramel and spread it thinly over the cooled brownies. Mix the remaining caramel with the toasted coconut.
  7. Press the caramel-coconut mixture firmly and evenly over the top of the brownies.
  8. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave until smooth. Drizzle thickly over the coconut layer.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until set before cutting into squares.

Notes

To cut clean squares, run a large knife under very hot water, dry it off completely, and press down firmly. Wipe the blade clean between every cut.