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Cosmic Brownies Recipe

5 from 2 votes
prep 10 minutes
cook 20 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
total 2 hours 30 minutes
Serves 16 pieces
These thin, chewy and fudgy cosmic brownies with chocolate ganache and sprinkles will take you back to your fondest childhood memories! 
Author: Bernice Baran
Servings 16 pieces

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 cup (20g) dutch-process cocoa powder, spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (3oz) milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 cup (6oz) dark chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup (78mL) heavy whipping cream

Method

Brownies

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F/177C convection (325F/163C conventional) and grease and line an 8 inch square pan.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
    3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour spooned and leveled, 1/4 cup (20g) dutch-process cocoa powder spooned and leveled, 1/4 tsp salt
  3. In a large bowl, microwave (or in a saucepan on the stove) together the milk chocolate and the butter and mix until they’re combined.
    1/2 cup (3oz) milk chocolate chips, 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  4. Add in the granulated sugar and whisk until it’s smooth, followed by the egg and vanilla. Mix just until they’re fully combined and smooth.
    3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg room temperature, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the batter, just until the last streak of flour is combined.
  6. Bake at 350F/177C convection (325F/162C conventional) for 18-20 minutes. To check if they are done, press on it gently. There should be a little resistance and not feel liquidy. Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature.

Topping

  1. Place the chocolate chips in a medium size bowl and set aside. Place the cream in a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, and bring to a gentle simmer.
    1 cup (6oz) dark chocolate chips, 1/3 cup (78mL) heavy whipping cream
  2. Swirl the pan to make sure it is heating evenly. You want the edge of the cream to be bubbling, not the whole cream boiling.
  3. Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes. Then slowly stir the chocolate and cream until they’re smooth and combined.
  4. Spread on top of the cooled brownies and top with rainbow chocolate sprinkles.
  5. Allow the ganache to set before slicing. I like to freeze it for an hour or refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17g
Course: Brownies & Bars
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownies, candy coated sprinkles, cosmic brownies, dark chocolate ganache, fudge brownies, ganache, rainbow chocolate sprinkles, rainbow sprinkles, thin brownies