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Homemade Samoas Brownies

February 20, 2014 by Stephanie Brubaker 31 Comments

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Homemade Samoas Brownies

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Homemade Samoas Brownies
Homemade Samoas Brownies combine the flavors of the popular Girl Scout cookie with the best homemade fudge brownies! They're easy to make and so impressive!

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cups all purpose flour

Filling

  • 9oz caramels (about 40 caramels)
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Topping

  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup cream or whole milk

Directions

Brownies
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350
In a large bowl melt the butter in the microwave. Stir in the cocoa powder and sugar. Add the salt and eggs, stirring well until combined. Stir in flour until completely incorporated.
Spread into an 8x8" greased pan. Bake 18 minutes.
Filling
Step 2
In a medium bowl melt the caramels with the milk in the microwave according to package instructions. Once melted, stir in the coconut. Spread evenly over brownies.
Topping
Step 3
In a small bowl microwave the milk about 90 seconds. Pour in the chocolate chips and let it sit for 2 minutes. Whisk them together until smooth and pour over the brownies. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting.

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Comments

  1. Karen Howard says

    September 6, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Ok I got the Homemade Samoas Brownie Recipe. These won’t last long. I’ll have to triple this recipe for the holidays for each event/party I attend!

    Reply
  2. Terra says

    September 8, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    I only have regular butter. Can I substitute that for unsalted. If so, Do I leave out the salt called for in recipe?

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    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      September 8, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      Yes! I would add 1/4 tsp salt instead of 1/2 tsp. enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ang biggley says

    October 4, 2014 at 7:59 am

    I noticed it says to melt the caramels with milk but you don’t mention milk in the filling ingredients. How much milk is used in the filling?

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    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      October 4, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      Sorry about that! Add about 3 TBS milk to the caramel. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Coffeemom says

    October 24, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    could you use a caramel sauce instead of the caramels just wondering

    Reply
  5. Nita says

    February 14, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    I dont get where the 3-4 tablespoons of milk or cream go into the recipe? (the first ingredients on the list)

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    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      February 15, 2016 at 9:44 am

      Sorry for the confusion. The milk goes in with the caramel in the filling. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Nita says

        February 15, 2016 at 9:20 pm

        Thank youu so much! Im so excited im making them literally right now 😀

        Reply
  6. Jen says

    May 20, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    Hi! I just found this recipe. Wow and yum! I want to make them tonight or tomorrow morning, but all i have is a jat of caramel or a bag of Kraft caramel bits. Do you
    Think either one of these would work? Thanks. LOVE your recipes!!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      May 20, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      Hi Jen! I think the caramel bits would be a perfect substitute. Enjoy!

      Reply
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