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Samoa-Inspired Crunchy Brownies

These brownies bring together rich chocolate and a delightful crunch inspired by your favorite cookie flavors. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a fun twist everyone will love!

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TIME1 hr
SERVINGS4
RATING4.8 / 5
Samoa-Inspired Crunchy Brownies COOKBOOK / 3541
01 / WHAT YOU NEED

Ingredients

Adjust servings4
02 / HOW TO MAKE IT

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01

Prepare Oat Mixture

Start by heating your oven to 350°F and greasing an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and baking soda, then mix in the melted butter until everything is well coated. Take about a third of this oat mixture and stir in the chopped cookies—set this aside for the topping. Press the remaining oat mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan.

02

Bake and Melt Chocolate

Pop the pan into the oven and bake just until the crust is set, about 10 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes while you prepare the chocolate layer. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter together with half of the dark chocolate, stirring until smooth. Take it off the heat and let it cool until it’s just lukewarm.

03

Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients

Next, stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract. Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture becomes glossy and smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, then gently fold this into the chocolate mixture. Stir in the remaining chocolate chunks.

04

Bake Brownie Layer

Spread this brownie batter over your baked oat crust, then sprinkle the reserved cookie-oat topping evenly on top. Bake again until the center is set and the topping turns golden brown, which should take about 25 to 28 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely before slicing so they hold together nicely.

03 / EXTRA DETAILS

Good to know.

Cook's tip

- Use high-quality chocolate for a deeper, richer flavor.
- Toast the coconut lightly to bring out its natural nuttiness without burning.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting to keep the layers intact.

Why you’ll love it

These brownies combine rich chocolate with the sweet crunch of caramel and toasted coconut. The mix of gooey and crispy textures makes every bite exciting. They bring a fun twist to a classic favorite that everyone will enjoy.

Serving ideas

Serve these brownies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. They also pair well with a hot cup of coffee or tea. For a festive touch, sprinkle a little extra toasted coconut on top before serving.

Storage & leftovers

Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. Thaw frozen brownies at room temperature before serving.

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