Yield: 24 brownies
Samoa Brownies
These sweet Samoas Brownies were inspired by your favorite girl scout cookies. A thick layer of caramel coconut goodness, plus a chewy homemade brownie will satisfy all your sweet cravings.
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the Topping
- 4 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 - 13.4 ounce can Dulce de Leche
- 1 cup dark chocolate melting wafers or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick baking spray.
- Melt the butter and stir in the cocoa powder. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs and sugar until light and foamy. Add the vanilla and about 1/4 cup butter and chocolate mixture to the eggs, stirring constantly. Add the rest of the chocolate and mix again.
- Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the mixture. Do not overbeat.
- Spread the brownie batter in the prepared pan. Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few crumbs. Place on a wire rack to cool.
- Spread the coconut evenly on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes, stirring every 1-2 minutes, until coconut is lightly toasted. Remove from oven and let coconut cool on a baking sheet, stirring occasionally.
- Stir together the toasted coconut and Dulce de Leche. Spread evenly on top of the cooled brownies. Cut into 15 (or 24) squares.
- Place the dark chocolate melting wafers (or chocolate chips) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds at 50% power. Stir and repeat until melted and smooth. Do not overheat.
- Spoon the melted chocolate into a plastic bag with the tip cut off. Drizzle over the tops of the brownies and let set.
Notes
You can also toast the coconut in a skillet on the stovetop.
- Place shredded coconut in a large skillet.
- Cook over low-medium heat, stirring frequently, until the flakes are mostly golden brown.
- Sweetened coconut tends to brown faster so keep an eye on it.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 361Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 180mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 3gSugar: 36gProtein: 4g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.