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Decadent Fudgy Caramel Samoa Brownies

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Delicious fudgy brownies topped with homemade caramel, shredded coconut, and a chocolate ganache, inspired by classic Samoa cookies.

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 sugar (for caramel)
  • 2 tbsp water (for caramel)
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt together the butter and chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
  3. Whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until glossy.
  4. Sift in flour and cocoa powder, folding until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. For the caramel, combine sugar and water in a saucepan and stir until amber. Remove from heat, whisk in cream, butter, and sea salt.
  7. Pour the warm caramel over the cooled brownies, then sprinkle with coconut and crushed cookies.
  8. Heat cream for ganache in a saucepan, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.
  9. Drizzle ganache over the topping and chill until set, then cut into squares.

Notes

These brownies pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cup of coffee.

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