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The Best Cosmic Brownies Recipe: Fun Baking Ideas With Kids
Jessica

The Best Cosmic Brownies Recipe

Ultra fudgy homemade cosmic brownies with silky chocolate ganache and rainbow candy chips. A nostalgic treat made from scratch.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
chilling time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup optional
  • 2-3 tablespoons rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips or mini M&Ms

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth.
  3. Transfer to a large bowl. Whisk in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating until batter is thick and shiny.
  4. Sift in flour and cornstarch. Fold gently until just combined. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for 20-22 minutes until edges are set but center has slight jiggle. Cool completely in pan.
  6. For ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and corn syrup. Let sit 3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  7. Spread ganache over cooled brownies. Immediately sprinkle with rainbow candy chips. Refrigerate 1-2 hours until set before slicing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for smoother mixing
  • Don't skip the cornstarch for tender texture
  • Weigh flour for accuracy
  • Let brownies cool completely before frosting
  • Store refrigerated for up to 5 days