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Samoa Brownies

These Samoa Brownies are ultra-gooey brownies topped with toasted coconut, rich caramel, and drizzled chocolate, just like the classic Samoa cookie, but in brownie form. They’re decadent, crowd-pleasing, and surprisingly easy thanks to a boxed brownie base.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 10 Brownies
Calories 513kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • parchment paper
  • large mixing bowl
  • Medium skillet or saucepan
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small microwave-safe bowl
  • Butter knife or toothpick (for doneness test)
  • Rubber spatula or spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • 2 small zip-top bags
  • scissors
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 18 ounces brownie mix plus ingredients listed on the box
  • 2 ½ cups shredded coconut
  • 14 ounces caramel sauce divided (set aside ¼ cup)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to the temperature listed on the brownie box for an 8x8 pan.
  • Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the brownie batter according to package instructions.
  • Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 35–45 minutes.
  • Insert a butter knife or toothpick into the center.
  • If batter is still wet, bake an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let brownies cool for 35 minutes.
  • While brownies cool, heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shredded coconut and toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Transfer toasted coconut to a medium bowl.
  • Add caramel sauce, reserving ¼ cup for later.
  • Stir until evenly coated.
  • Spread mixture evenly over cooled brownies.
  • Microwave chocolate chips in a small bowl for 30 seconds, stirring until smooth.
  • Transfer melted chocolate to a zip-top bag and snip a small corner.
  • Drizzle chocolate over the brownies.
  • Add reserved ¼ cup caramel to another zip-top bag.
  • Snip the corner and drizzle in the opposite direction of the chocolate.
  • Chill brownies in the refrigerator for 1 hour or freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Slice into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Brownies | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg