Decadent Fudgy Caramel Samoa Brownies
Indulge in these rich, fudgy brownies layered with caramel, coconut, and shortbread for a delightful textural experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (for caramel)
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter and 4 oz chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in 3/4 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt until glossy.
- Combine the dry ingredients by sifting in 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup cocoa powder into the chocolate mixture and gently fold until just combined.
- Bake the brownies for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Prepare the caramel by combining 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tbsp water in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns amber, then remove from heat and whisk in 1/3 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and 1/4 tsp sea salt.
- Assemble the brownies by pouring warm caramel over them, then sprinkle with shredded coconut and crushed shortbread cookies.
- Make the ganache by heating 1/4 cup heavy cream until simmering and pour it over 4 oz chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
- Chill the brownies until set, then cut into squares.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an elevated experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg