Easy Cosmic Brownie Recipe
Rich, fudgy Cosmic Brownie Recipe topped with silky chocolate ganache and rainbow chips – this homemade version of the classic Little Debbie treat is even better than the original!
Print Pin Servings: 12 brownies
Calories: 425kcal
Cost: $15.03
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
- Offset spatula for spreading ganache
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Topping
- ½ cup rainbow chip sprinkles or M&M Minis
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9x13" pan with parchment.
- Mix melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Sift together cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Pour into pan, spread evenly.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until set but still fudgy.
- Cool completely.
Ganache & Assembly
- Heat cream until simmering.
- Pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, add corn syrup and butter.
- Pour over cooled brownies, spread evenly.
- Top with rainbow chips.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes until set.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients
- Don't overbake
- Chill before cutting
- Store in airtight container up to 1 week
- Freezes well up to 3 months
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: -2g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2.5mg