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A Cosmic Brownie on a white plate, topped with chocolate ganache and rainbow candies.

Cosmic Brownies

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Indulge in this Cosmic Brownies recipe! Rich, fudgy homemade brownies topped with smooth chocolate ganache and vibrant candy-coated chips.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling + Refrigerating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 379 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
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  • Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
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  • Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
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  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
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  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  • Let brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • For the ganache: Place chocolate chips in a bowl. Heat heavy cream in a pan on the stovetop until it just begins to simmer, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
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  • Spread ganache over cooled brownies. Sprinkle rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips on top.
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  • Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set the ganache before slicing into squares.
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Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 92mgFiber: 3g
Keyword chocolate, cosmic brownies, dessert
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