Samoa Brownies

What’s your favorite Girl Scout Cookie? My favorite, hands down, is the Samoa. I just love everything about it. So a few weeks ago I was playing around with the thought of coming up with a homemade version of the cookie and my mind somehow shifted into brownie mode instead, my stomach was quick to egg on the idea. A little experimentation (along with two pans of brownies going to school with my son) and here we are, Brownie Samoa Heaven!

Of course, when it comes to being a Samoa expert, I am only one from a consumer standpoint. Despite my best efforts, I never got to be a Girl Scout. I was, a Cub Scout, though! During my younger years (before I was even old enough to go to school), Mama was the den leader of my brother’s cup scout group. 

Since Mama was in charge and we didn’t have things like babysitters back in the day, my sister and I went to every single meeting. To keep us occupied, we did all of the same things the Cub Scouts did, too. So many fun crafts and adventures! We loved it.

I couldn’t wait until I was old enough to be a Girl Scout. So as soon as that day came, Mama signed me up. We bought the handbook, ordered the uniform, the whole nine yards. But before the first meeting even took place, our troop leader resigned. So I put all of that away and anxiously waited until next year when we dusted it all off and signed up again. 

That time, there was a first meeting but we missed it because we were out of town. Still, I anxiously awaited the second one when I would get to attend. Well that year, the troop leader resigned after the first meeting. lol. I took the hint and found other interests. However, I can honestly say that my kids are the only ones we know who can say their mother was once a Cub Scout. 

Ingredients :

• 1 package brownie mix of your choice (the size for a 9x13 pan), with ingredients called for on box
• 2 cups sweet or unsweet flaked coconut
• 12 ounce can Dulce De Leche*
• ¼ cup evaporated milk
• Topping: 1 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions :

1. Prepare brownies in a 9x13 pan according to package directions. Let cool.
2. On large, rimmed baking sheet, spread out coconut and place in a 350 degree oven until toasted lightly golden, stirring often, about ten minutes.**
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for full instruction : southernplate.com

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