Description
Indulgent Cosmic Brownies bring nostalgic school lunch memories with rich chocolate and colorful sprinkle magic. Fudgy, dense squares packed with childhood delight promise sweet comfort that transports you straight back to carefree lunch moments.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3.5 ounces (100 grams) semi-sweet chocolate bar, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Rainbow candy coated chocolates for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, lightly coating with nonstick spray.
- Whip sugars and eggs for 3 minutes until light and airy, then incorporate melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate into the mixture.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt, gently folding into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, baking for 33-37 minutes until a toothpick reveals moist crumbs when inserted. Allow brownies to cool completely at room temperature.
- Create ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate chips, letting it rest for 2 minutes before stirring until silky and uniform.
- Generously spread ganache across the cooled brownies, then sprinkle with colorful candy decorations. Refrigerate briefly to help ganache set firmly.
Notes
- Switch up the chocolate type for different flavor profiles, like dark or milk chocolate for unique taste variations.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these brownies suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate’s depth without making it taste like coffee.
- Try alternative toppings like crushed nuts or sea salt for a gourmet twist on the classic cosmic brownie design.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg