Cosmic Brownies
Delicious fudgy brownies topped with chocolate ganache and colorful rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (90 grams; for gluten-free, use a 1-1 flour) Use gluten-free flour if needed.
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (56 grams)
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (170 grams, melted; 1½ sticks; salted works too) If using salted butter, omit the kosher salt.
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams; or use brown sugar)
- ½ cup brown sugar (107 grams)
- 2 large eggs (50 grams, room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (4 grams)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips (170 grams; milk, semisweet, or dark chocolate chips all work)
- ½ cup heavy cream (114 grams)
Toppings
- ¼ cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips (43 grams; for topping) Can substitute with mini M&Ms or rainbow sprinkles.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Spray a 9x9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and cocoa powder.
- In a separate larger bowl, whisk the melted butter and both sugars together.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out nearly clean. Allow the brownies to cool.
- While the brownies are baking, heat ½ cup of heavy cream in a pot and add 1 cup of chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Spread the chocolate ganache over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle rainbow chips on top.
- Refrigerate or freeze until the frosting sets before enjoying!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Allow to cool completely before adding ganache. Enjoy with ice cream for a special treat.