Cosmic Brownies Recipe
These Cosmic Brownies are a nostalgic homemade treat with a fudgy chocolate base, silky ganache topping, and colorful rainbow chips.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 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 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
- 2 to 3 tablespoons rainbow candy-coated chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time and whisk until the batter looks thick and glossy.
- Fold in the flour and cornstarch just until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 20 to 22 minutes.
- Warm the heavy cream, pour it over the chopped chocolate, and stir until silky.
- Spread the ganache over the cooled brownies and top with rainbow chips.
- Chill before slicing for the cleanest squares.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
- Chill before slicing for neat edges.
- Use chopped chocolate for the ganache when possible.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.