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Cosmic Brownies Recipe

Cosmic Brownies Recipe

Dense, fudgy homemade brownies topped with smooth chocolate ganache and colorful rainbow chips, a fun and nostalgic treat that is easy to make from scratch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for the batter
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for the ganache
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream for the ganache
  • 1/3 cup rainbow chip sprinkles or candy coated chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter and first batch of chocolate chips together over low heat, then whisk in sugar, eggs one at a time, and vanilla.
  3. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined, then pour into pan and bake 20 to 22 minutes.
  4. Cool brownies completely before topping.
  5. Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate chips, resting 2 minutes, then stirring until smooth.
  6. Spread ganache over cooled brownies, scatter rainbow chips on top, and refrigerate 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Do not overbake, the center should look barely set when pulled from the oven.
  • Cool brownies fully before adding ganache so it sets on top rather than soaking in.
  • Use a warm, dry knife for clean cuts after chilling.