How to Make the Perfect Cosmic Brownies
American · Easy · 40 min · 16 servings
These copycat cosmic brownies are a kid friendly dessert that rivals the store bought version with their dense fudgy base and colorful candy coated chocolate pieces on top. Kids go absolutely wild for the fun rainbow chip topping that makes these bars look as good as they taste.
Why this recipe works
This Cosmic Brownies recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 40 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 245 calories with 3g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup all purpose flour
- 0.75 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 0.33 cup rainbow candy coated chocolate chips
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. This helps the brownies release cleanly for neat slicing.
Step 2: Make the Brownie Batter
Whisk melted butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs one at a time then fold in the cocoa powder and flour until a thick smooth batter forms. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
Step 3: Bake the Brownies
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Remove and let cool for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Add Ganache and Topping
Melt the semi sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals stirring until smooth. Spread the ganache over the warm brownies and immediately sprinkle the rainbow chips on top. Cool completely before slicing.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- rainbow candy coated chocolate chips → regular sprinkles or mini M and Ms
- semi sweet chocolate chips for ganache → milk chocolate chips for a sweeter topping
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Spreading the ganache on completely cooled brownies which makes it hard to spread smoothly
- Using too much flour which makes the brownies cakey rather than dense and fudgy
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 245 calories, 3g protein, 33g carbs, 13g fat, 1g fiber.
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