Cosmic Brownies

These homemade cosmic brownies are even better than store-bought! Rich, fudgy brownies are topped with a creamy chocolate ganache and candy coated chocolate chips. They’re easy to make from scratch and not just for lunchbox treats!

Author Amber Brady

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Yields brownies

Ingredients

Brownies:

1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, (2 sticks)
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs
¾ cup (60 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, (I use Hershey's Special Dark)
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, (stir, spoon & level)
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt

Ganache Icing:

12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, (use high quality brand) about 2 cups
¾ cup (177 g) heavy cream
2 Tbsp candy coated chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
In a large microwaveable bowl, melt butter. Stir in sugar and vanilla with a spoon. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add cocoa; mix completely. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake at 350˚F for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean (with only a few moist crumbs) and the edges are pulling away from the sides of the pan. Cool completely.
FOR THE GANACHE ICING: Place chocolate chips in a large heat safe bowl. Warm heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat until simmering. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and stir vigorously until smooth and blended. Immediately pour ganache over cooled brownies and spread evenly.
Place brownies in the fridge for 15-20 minutes or until ganache is almost set. Then sprinkle with candy coated chocolate chips. Return to fridge to set ganache completely. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Due to the ganache icing, these cosmic brownies are best covered and stored in the refrigerator up to 5 days. You can enjoy them cold, or allow the brownies sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before consuming to take the chill off.

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