Monday, May 19, 2014

Samoa Brownies


A delicious rich and fudgy brownie topped with creamy and delicious caramel buttercream, then made something delicious even better top with toasted coconut, drizzle caramel sauce and chocolate over the top. And there you go, perfection in a bar. These amazing bars are so good, ever since I found and made the recipe, the family cant get enough. A must try, Enjoy!!!





For The Brownies:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 1/3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Salted Caramel Buttercream:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping 
  • 2-3 Tbsp. milk 

Additional Toppings:
  • 1 cup toasted coconut
  • 4 oz. semi sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup kraft caramel bits
  • 1 Tbsp. water

Directions:

  1. For The Brownies: Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla and blend well. Add salt, cocoa and flour and stir to combine. Don’t overbeat. Pour into a greased 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. For The Caramel Buttercream: Cream butter in stand mixer for 2 minutes then add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, caramel and milk to the mixer and mix until well combined. Add more milk and/or powdered sugar as needed to reach a frosting desired consistency.
  3. Cut the brownies into bars. Frost the tops of completely cooled brownies.
  4. Sprinkle toasted coconut evenly over the top of buttercream.
  5. In a small bowl melt chocolate chips in 30 second increments, stirring in between until smooth and melted.
  6. Combine caramel bits and water in microwave safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  7. Drizzle melted chocolate chips and caramel over toasted coconut.






















































recipe from;http://www.chef-in-training.com/2013/11/samoa-brownies/print/

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