Description
These Easy Samoa Brownies are a decadent treat combining rich, fudgy brownies with toasted coconut, luscious caramel, and a drizzle of melted semi-sweet chocolate. Inspired by the flavors of the famous Samoa cookie, this dessert is simple to prepare yet impressive to serve, perfect for gatherings or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix (prepared according to the package directions)
Topping
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 16 ounce bottle caramel ice cream topping
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownies. Follow the directions on the brownie mix package to bake the brownies. Once done, leave the oven on for toasting the coconut in the next step.
- Toast the Coconut. Spread the shredded coconut evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place it in the oven and toast for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the coconut is evenly browned and fragrant. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Cool and Combine. Remove the toasted coconut from the oven and let it cool slightly. Then, mix the cooled toasted coconut with the entire bottle of caramel topping until well combined.
- Top the Brownies. Spread the caramel-coconut mixture evenly over the cooled brownies in the pan.
- Drizzle Chocolate. Transfer the melted semi-sweet chocolate chips to a piping bag or a small plastic bag with a corner snipped off. Drizzle the chocolate over the caramel-coconut layer in a decorative pattern.
- Chill to Set. Refrigerate the assembled brownies until the caramel and chocolate have set and the dessert is fully cooled, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Serve. Slice the brownies into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature for a delicious treat.
Notes
- Watch the coconut carefully while toasting—it can burn quickly.
- For easier chocolate drizzling, melt the chocolate chips gently in 15-second intervals in a microwave, stirring in between.
- You can use homemade brownies instead of a box mix for a scratch version.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- For a nutty twist, consider sprinkling toasted chopped nuts over the caramel layer before drizzling chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Samoa brownies, caramel brownies, toasted coconut brownies, easy brownies recipe, chocolate caramel dessert
