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Decadent Fudgy Caramel Samoa Brownies

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Indulge in these rich, fudgy brownies layered with caramel, coconut, and shortbread for a delightful textural experience.

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 1/2 cup butter and 4 oz chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  3. Whisk in 3/4 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt until glossy.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake the brownies for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  6. 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.
  7. Assemble the brownies by pouring warm caramel over them, then sprinkle with shredded coconut and crushed shortbread cookies.
  8. Make the ganache by heating 1/4 cup heavy cream until simmering and pour it over 4 oz chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
  9. Chill the brownies until set, then cut into squares.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an elevated experience.

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