[donotprint] If I could have given this recipe my own title, I would have called it “Death by Blondies.” If you’re staring at your computer screen wishing you could grab a piece of the Samoa Blondies from the platter, I wouldn’t blame you. Because I’m such a good friend, I had two pieces – one for you, the other for me. Yay me!
These blondies are inspired by Girl Scout Samoa cookies. Made with chocolate chips and coconut, these sweet treats will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth craving. As a warning, you should have a cold glass of milk nearby because you’re going to need it.
This recipe is one of many from The Newlywed Kitchen: Delicious Meals for Couples Cooking Together
Although the cookbook is intended for newlyweds, anyone who enjoys cooking will appreciate Lorna’s impeccable taste and recipes. Beginner cooks may find some of the dishes intimidating but rest assured, there are plenty of simple recipes for new cooks. Advanced cooks with a desire to grow in their abilities are also in for a real treat. If you’re looking for a great wedding gift for couples who love food and enjoy cooking together, this cookbook is for you! [/donotprint]
Samoa Blondies
From The Newlywed Kitchen Cookbook
Ingredients:
10 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp kosher salt
1 ¼ cup flour
1 ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 ¼ cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
Method (taken from The Cookbook Chronicles):
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line and grease an 8×8” baking dish.
In a pan over high heat, heat the butter until it browns and smells nutty. (Keep an eye on it, so it doesn’t burn.) Let the butter cool for a few moments, until just barely warm.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. With a wooden spoon, mix in the egg, vanilla, and salt. Slowly mix in the flour, coconut, and chocolate chips until blended. Try not to eat too much of the batter.
Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes—do not overbake! The center should still be soft. Let the blondies cool before turning them out onto a cutting board and slicing into squares.
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Samoas are my favorite – I can’t imagine how delicious they are in a blondie.
Oh. My. Goodness. Samoas and blondies are quite possibly two of my most favorite things on Earth — and I’m just salivating over this! I wish I could crawl into the bowl in your shots and just… marinate for a while. But I’ll settle for attempting this one soon.
My hubby adores Samoas. I am adding this to the grocery list. Thank you!
I have been craving blondies lately! Do you think these would be good without chocolate?
These look amazing and I really need this cookbook. I’ve tried a couple of recipes from Lorna’s blog and they have been big winners. Your pics are great!
I love Somoas – I’m going to have to try this one. Thanks!
These look amazing. I will be making them soon. I want to check out the book too!
Yum. I’m making these tonight so I can bribe my daughter into cleaning the house for me. She’s putty when it comes to coconut & chocolate. Thanks Alice!
I love blondies and always forget about them. I’m making them immediately!
marvelous. i’m much too lazy to actually make my own samoas and much too cheap to buy them, so this is perfect.
Sweet nibblets!!!!! I want some right now!!! not only are the samoas my fav girl scout cookies, but I’m in a total blondies kick right now. Eek!!! I’m totally saving these.
Those look really really really yummy. Three “really’s” worth. That’s a lot.
This is great, thanks for sharing! Samoa cookies are my absolute favorite, so I’ll definitely be giving this recipe a try.
ALICE!!! holy deliciousness Batman! these are amazing. I read this post today, picked up some coconut at the store, and made these this evening. I used salted butter, so I didn’t add any salt, used all brown sugar, and I used Ghiradelli bittersweet chocolate chips.
OH MY they are ridiculously delicious! ooey and gooey and chewy and sinful!!! I love the slightly salty taste of the browned butter, with all the sweeter ingredients. I will DEFINITELY make these again!
I am already in love with these. So yummy looking and I’m a newlywed so they’re right up my alley!
Samoas are my favorite GS cookie. I’m bookmarking this one to try. Thanks!
I am more than 100% certain that if left alone with these, they would be devoured in 10 minutes flat!! I love all the coconut and chocolate… omg… just delish!
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I dont know if you happened to see this.. if you didnt, no worries, I will just tell you what happened. It spent 2 minutes leading up to the fact that *spoiler* I LOVE samoa’s. This post made my whole day!!
Now I am off to read more about this fantastic Dole challenge that you are going to win! (if its a competition, I havent actually read it yet) But I cant wait to cheer you on!
I really wish I could grab a piece of those Samoa Blondies! They’re just irresistible!
My father would love these and it gives me an excuse to get out my KitchenAid stand mixer. Thanks for the recipe
Samoas are seriously my favorite cookie….I have no doubt I can NEVER make these because I’d eat the entire pan
They look and sound super delish though – great post
Gorgeous! I don’t even care for coconut and I’m still drooling! Can’t wait to try these little gems!
whoa, i can’t stop drooling on my keyboard
I loooove blondies. Since I tried them I much prefer them to brownies
These look lovely!
These look so yummy! I’ll have to check out Lorna’s book! Sounds like a great concept! Have you ever done any vegan baking?
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What a great idea! I made “samoa tart” (http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2010/03/coconut-chocolate-and-caramel-samoa-tart-recipe) but these look much easier. Plus, I have lots of leftover coconut from a tres leches cake.
These look great! I love Samoas…In our area, they have changed the name to Caramel deLites. I was so worried that they had stopped making my favorite cookie and thrilled that it was just a name change; anyway, I’m glad to have this recipe so that I can have that flavor year-round–not just when some adorable munchkin accosts me outside the grocery store.
I made these last week and loved them. However, I should have taken them out of the oven a little sooner – believe the recipe when it says ‘don’t overcook!’ Will make them again soon….
Thank-you so much for making and photographing the recipe, and writing such lovely things about the cookbook, Alice! I really appreciate it.
Fellow bloggers–thank-you so much for trying the recipe! It is so simple, and so easy. In fact, I am making them again this weekend!
i tried the recipe this week and it was so yummm! however, my bars turned out much more mixed looking (and uglier) than yours so i fear i over mixed the coconut into the batter. regardless, they were wonderful and i will make them again!
Holey Moley! I’m trying these! Samoas are my favorite!!
I just stumbled upon your blog! Loving your recipes and photos!
Lorna-I saw you on AM northwest and you made these and i was so glad to find the recepie online! my husband hates cocanut but we will see after i make these! they look great, thanks for the awsome recepie.
I made these last night and the center never really seemed to harden. I’d hate to serve my supper club raw blondies. I baked them for the 25-30minutes and did not want to over do it. I did end up putting them back into the oven once turned off for another 15 minutes. I hope that the blondies are supposed to remain slightly gooey??? Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Melinda,
These are VERY gooey. Mine seemed to harden the next day which I found even better for eating and cutting. Hope this helps.
I made these just now! Been planning it for a week ever since I tried your sugar cookie recipe and fell in love. Love this site, love the photographs! Oh and I couldnt help eating some of the batter, but I contained myself enough.
DELICIOUS!
For the record, this husband of 1, father of 4 was able to make this on a Saturday afternoon while mommy/wife was gone and while the oldest child had an unexpected and uncontrolled vomit episode in the bathroom…If I can do it, anyone can!
The came out good, although I didn’t have much patience and ended up working them out of the pan with a fork before they completely cooled. Wife seemed to approve of the efforts.
You will burn your face on the melted chocolate right when it comes out of the oven. So worth it! They are even better the next day, if they last that long.
These are unbelievable (and terribly addicting).
I made these and they were delicious. But for some reason they came out much darker than the ones in your pictures. I used the same amounts as you did, only doubled. Any idea why this happened?
Hi Alex,
Were your baking times longer? Also, sometimes the darker the pan the darker the baked goods.