Samoa Brownies Recipe

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Published: April 18, 2022Author: Elyse Ellis
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If you are a girl scout cookie fan, specifically a Samoa Cookie fan, you need to stop what you are doing, and make these Samoa Brownies. They are so simple and full of chocolatey, caramel, coconut goodness, you just can't resist.
Samoa Brownies Recipe

I live for Girl’s Scout cookie season, just so I can get my hands on some of those beautiful, Samoa cookies.

I don’t think there is any better combination that chocolate, caramel and coconut.  These brownies combine all the flavors of my favorite cookie into a dessert that just might rival the actual cookie.

They are simple to make, and full of flavor. If you have to make a dessert to feed a crowd, this is definitely a good one to make.

They are also extremely rich, so it doesn’t take much to feel satisfied after eating a small one. If you are a Samoa (or Coconut Dream) cookie fan, you need these beauties in your life, stat.

What size pan do I use to make this recipe?

This recipe depends on what brownie mix you use. You will most likely use an 8 x 8, 9 x 9, or 9 x 13 inch pan for this recipe, depending on what brownie mix you use.

For this recipe, you will want to make the brownies, according to the box directions, then follow the rest of the recipe as directed.

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How to get the perfect chocolate drizzle:

Drizzling chocolate over desserts can get a little tricky. Especially when the dessert is large and covers an entire pan.

To get the best drizzle, you will want to melt your chocolate (I used milk chocolate chips, and melted them in the microwave), then pour the melted chocolate into a zip lock bag.

in one of the bottom corners of the bag, cut a small hole (depending on how big or small you cut your hole, will determine the size of your drizzle), and squeeze the chocolate out of the bag, onto your dessert, moving back and forth slowly, covering all the area you wish, with your drizzle.

That’s all there is to it.

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Serves: 9

Samoa Brownies Recipe

These samoa brownies are really easy to throw together but they taste AMAZING!
Prep Time 5 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 5 hrs 45 mins
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Ingredients

  • 18.3 ounces brownie mix 1 box
  • 3 Tablespoons water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 3½ cups shredded coconut toasted
  • 2 (14 ounce) packages caramel candies
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoons milk
  • 3 ounces semisweet chocolate

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare brownie mix according to box directions by adding the water, oil, and eggs (or what is directed on back of box) and cool completely.
  • Then adjust oven to 400 degrees F and place coconut on baking pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir coconut and cook for another 2-3 minutes until toasted. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
  • Unwrap the caramels and in a large microwaveable bowl, add unwrapped caramels, salt, and milk and cook on high for 3 minutes, or until caramels are melted and smooth. (Stirring about every 45-60 seconds).
  • Add coconut to caramel and mix together. Spread over cooled brownies.
  • Refrigerate 4-5 hours or overnight.
  • Remove at least 1 hour from the fridge before cutting.
  • Cut into bars and drizzle with melted semi-sweet chocolate.
  • Let chocolate set and enjoy.

Notes

  • Make sure you use a 9×13 brownie mix

Nutrition

Calories: 615 kcal · Carbohydrates: 69 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 36 g · Saturated Fat: 25 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 38 mg · Sodium: 413 mg · Potassium: 199 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 49 g · Vitamin A: 69 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 27 mg · Iron: 3 mg

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9×13-inch Baking Pan
  • Microwave Safe Bowl

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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  1. Laura says:
    July 7, 2011
    Oh my goodness! I love Samoas and those brownies look so easy. I've seen recipes for Samoa type cookies, that looked yummy but they had too many steps for me! ;) I can handle this one. Thank you!!!
    Reply
  2. Lisa says:
    July 7, 2011
    Heaven, I'm in heaven looking at those brownies.
    Reply
  3. Phil and Darby Hawley says:
    July 7, 2011
    ahhhhhh yum!!!! I am definitely making these this weekend!
    Reply
  4. Shandi says:
    July 7, 2011
    Those look absolutely DELIGHTFUL! :)
    Reply
  5. Hannah says:
    July 7, 2011
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  6. Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says:
    July 7, 2011
    These are going to be a winner in my house! Delicious
    Mary
    Reply
  7. Kirsten @ Mushki Loves says:
    July 9, 2011
    Oh my yumminess! I HAVE to pin this! thank you for sharing!
    Reply
  8. ladybehindthecurtain.com says:
    July 10, 2011
    Ooey Gooey chocolate mess!! YAY! My favorite. These look awesome! Thanks!
    Reply
  9. Dmarie says:
    July 10, 2011
    ooh, my hubby would love these...if I would share! ;)
    Reply
  10. Danielle says:
    July 11, 2011
    This looks too good!
    Reply
  11. Kristy says:
    July 11, 2011
    Those look delightful!!!
    Reply
  13. Tina @ MOMS CRAZY COOKING says:
    July 11, 2011
    WOW - WOW - WOW! I MUST save this recipe! Looks GREAT! (Thanks for linky up to THIS WEEK'S CRAVING, but this week is Blueberry ONLY recipes!) Please come back and link up something blueberry! Thanks a million!
    Reply
  14. The Exchange says:
    July 11, 2011
    Ok, I am SOOOO going to make these! They sound absolutely fantastic! Wish I had one now! Thank you so much for sharing!
    Cyndy
    Reply
  15. Joy @ Joy Of Desserts says:
    July 12, 2011
    Yum. These look so good. Thank you for sharing them with Monday, Mmm ... Dessert.
    Reply
  16. Annika says:
    July 12, 2011
    These look heavenly!
    Reply
  17. Tara Gunn says:
    July 12, 2011
    I made these today to give away, they were the best brownies I have ever had. So thankful I stumbled onto this recipe. I will be following your blog from now one.
    Reply
  18. mytreehousetreasures says:
    July 12, 2011
    Can't wait to try!! {YUM}
    Reply
  19. Leslie says:
    July 12, 2011
    Pinning...need I say more?
    Reply
  20. Bonnie says:
    July 12, 2011
    Those look amazing! Thanks for the idea.
    Reply
  21. Ginger says:
    July 13, 2011
    double drooling... Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
    Reply
  22. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says:
    July 14, 2011
    Oh, you stole my heart!!! This looks so delicious I could lick the screen :)

    Come see me at
    http://www.willcookforsmiles.com/
    Reply
  23. Calling All Sleepyheads says:
    July 14, 2011
    Yum-those look heavenly! My mouth is watering!
    Reply
  24. Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says:
    July 15, 2011
    These just look amazing! I'm so glad you linked them up to Think Pink Sundays! I featured you today - http://www.flamingotoes.com/2011/07/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-14/
    :)
    Reply
  25. Heather says:
    July 15, 2011
    These look AMAZING! I would have to fight my husband for them. YUM!
    Reply
  26. Kari at A Grace Full Life says:
    July 25, 2011
    Ok so I went ahead and made these (only without the melted chocolate bc I was a little rushed for time) and they were SOOOOO GOOOOOOOD. Oh sweet baby ruth (or should I say sweet baby samoa), it was pure heaven. Thanks so much for the recipe!!!
    Reply
  27. Katrina says:
    July 27, 2011
    Wow, those look divine. I've made Almond Joy Brownies before, but these will have to be next up!
    Reply
  28. Candice says:
    August 2, 2011
    Delicious! Made these last night for dinner with friends...couldn't wait til they cooled or chilled - we ate them warm and loved them! I was nervous about melting the caramel...I don't usually have good luck with it, but it came out great (although in a pinch I think you could maybe use the jarred stuff for sundaes?!?) Thank you for such a fun treat!
    Reply
  29. Stephanie {Luxe Boulevard} says:
    August 17, 2011
    Thanks for linking this recipe up to the Throwback Thursday link party. I'm going to feature these tomorrow. They look delicious!

    www.luxeboulevard.blogspot.com
    Reply
  30. Lisa says:
    August 25, 2011
    I LOVE samoas! Can't wait to try these. Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
  31. Bobbie says:
    October 5, 2011
    I just printed this off :) Can't wait to try it!
    Reply
  32. Jen @ with love and chevrons says:
    October 27, 2011
    These look super yummy!! Can't wait to try them!
    Reply
  33. Andrea says:
    January 16, 2012
    I found this on pinterest and I must make it this weekend. thanks for sharing.
    Reply
  34. Erica says:
    January 20, 2012
    These look great! Are they for an 8x8 or 9x13 brownie mix?
    Reply
  35. The Ellis' says:
    January 20, 2012
    @Erica,
    They are for a 9x13 brownie mix!
    Reply
  36. R. A. says:
    February 14, 2012
    Ohmygoodness those look amazing!!!I only have one question: sweetened coconut or unsweetened?
    Reply
  37. Six Sisters says:
    February 14, 2012
    @R.A.

    I used sweetened coconut and they turned out great!
    Reply
  38. Karyn & Ed says:
    March 13, 2012
    These look amazing! I love Samoas and refuse to call them by their new name... Anyways these are cooling right now and I'm psyched to try them. However I am less psyched to clean up this delicious caramel coconut mess! Any suggestions?
    Reply
  39. Erin says:
    March 15, 2012
    Oh I need these right now!!!!
    Reply
  40. Ashley says:
    March 15, 2012
    Oh my...I must make these ASAP! They look simply delicious! Thanks for the recipe! :)

    Ashley @ fromdahliastodoxies.blogspot.com
    Reply
  41. Lynde Foy says:
    April 29, 2012
    Found these on Pinterest & made them today. My DH is a HUGE Samoa fan!! He LOVED them! Will be making them often, I'm sure! i don't like coconut so I didn't try them. With 3 boys, i expect the pan to be gone in less than 24 hrs;) Thanks for a great recipe!
    Reply
  42. calmheart3 says:
    May 17, 2012
    Yum!
    Reply
  43. calmheart3 says:
    May 17, 2012
    Yum!
    Reply
  44. beckyh says:
    August 8, 2012
    I made these a few days ago and they are so good! Honestly, they don't really taste like a samoa cookie, but none-the-less, they are delicious!

    I brought some of these to our National Night Out block party last night and they were gobbled up! This is definitely a great recipe. Have a glass of milk nearby, they are quite rich :)
    Reply
  45. It's Beautiful Here says:
    September 8, 2012
    Loved how easy they were to make!!! cooling in the fridge now, and can't wait to taste them.
    Reply
  46. lisa says:
    October 26, 2012
    I can't wait to make these! Samoas are my fave GS cookies! You guys have such awesome recipes :-)
    Reply
  47. Kayela says:
    December 19, 2012
    Is this recipe for 8x8 pan or a 9x12
    Reply
    • Six Sisters says:
      January 15, 2013
      Just realized in the recipe it says to prepare the brownie mix according to box directions so follow the directions on the box for whichever brownie mix you use.
      Reply
  48. Shiloh Barkley says:
    January 13, 2013
    gave you a shout out! http://www.shilohstaste.com/2013/01/hot-cocoa-cake.html
    Reply
  49. Bianca Marzullo says:
    January 25, 2013
    I'm confused. Do I cook the brownies first and then in a separate pan do the coconut?
    Reply
    • Six Sisters says:
      January 26, 2013
      Bake brownies according to box and then follow the recipe. Hope this helps! -The Six Sisters
      Reply
  50. Sarah says:
    June 30, 2013
    These are so beautiful! I love the idea of combo of shredded coconut and chocolate! eatured u in the post of Do You Want Seven Alluring Brownies Recipes for Fathers on AllFreshRecipes, I'll pay close attention to ur refreshing recipes!
    Reply
  51. Brittany says:
    June 30, 2013
    These looook amazing. Ill def be trying them! !!!!!!
    Reply
  52. Haley says:
    December 20, 2013
    Made these today, refrigerating at the moment! They look like they are going to be soo so good though! One question, I ended up with way too much of coconut/caramel mixture, any suggestions for what I could do with the rest of it?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      December 27, 2013
      I guess just grab a spoon and dig in! :) Ha Ha! This tastes good on anything....graham crackers, brownie bites.
      Reply
  53. Brittany says:
    March 25, 2019
    Attempted these tonight and my caramel became very hard as soon as adding the coconut... so much so that I could barely manage to spread the mixture on top of my cooled brownies. I used Kraft brand caramels. Any suggestions on where I went wrong?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      March 28, 2019
      Just cook until the caramels are melted. The recipe says for 3-5 minutes or until all the caramels are melted and smooth. Your caramels may have been melted long before the 3-5 minutes which would have cooked them too long.
      Reply
  54. JILL says:
    April 21, 2022
    Could you use homemade caramel rather than the kraft candy? Melted down are the candies about 1 cup?
    Reply
    • Momma Cyd says:
      April 23, 2022
      If it sets up the same as the other caramels, you should be just fine with homemade caramel.
      Reply
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