Cosmic Brownies
A fudgy, decadent homemade version of the classic childhood snack, topped with rich chocolate ganache and colorful candy chips.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 oz semisweet chocolate (chopped)
Pinch of salt
2–3 tbsp rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and whisk with sugars. Add cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time until the batter is glossy.
- Stir in flour and cornstarch until just combined.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache over cooled brownies and top with rainbow chips.
- Chill for 30-60 minutes before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
- Use Dutch-process cocoa for the best color and flavor.
- Ensure brownies are completely cool before adding ganache to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 48 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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