Girl Scout Samoas Brookie Bar (Brownie Cookies) | Anything but Authentic

brownie mix

🥗Healthier: homemade brownie batter

💰Cheaper: chocolate cake mix

Homemade batter can be healthier and more customizable.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade caramel

💰Cheaper: store-brand caramel

Homemade is often lower in preservatives.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar chunks

Dark chocolate is richer in antioxidants.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking pan and line it with parchment paper.

Mix brownie mix, eggs, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.

Spread half of the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan.

Crush shortbread cookies and sprinkle them over the brownie layer.

Drizzle caramel sauce over the crushed cookies.

Toast coconut in a skillet over medium heat until golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle toasted coconut over the caramel layer.

Spread the remaining brownie batter on top, covering the coconut and caramel.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Drizzle additional caramel and sprinkle sea salt on top before serving.

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