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Cosmic Brownies

This Cosmic Brownies recipe channels childhood. Inspired by the Little Debbie classic, with two layers of chocolate and fun rainbow chips!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16
Calories: 236 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Brownies:
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
For the Ganache:
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
  • candy coated chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat the bottom and sides of an 8-x 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, vegetable oil, sugar and brown sugar until fully mixed.
  3. Add the whole eggs, egg yolk, corn syrup, and vanilla, whisking until sugars dissolved and mixture is smooth, approximately 5 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, sift or whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
  5. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Use an offset spatula to smooth the batter. Tap on the counter a few times to level.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they pass the toothpick test. Tops will be shiny.
  8. Remove and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  9. Arrange a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside. Run an offset spatula or butter knife around the edges of the pan and then invert the brownies onto the wire rack and let cool completely.
  10. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the cream . Stir in the corn syrup, vanilla, and salt until fully mixed.
  11. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted.
  12. Pour the ganache over the brownies, using an offset spatula to spread to the edges. Sprinkle liberally with candy coated chocolate chips while ganache is still tacky.
  13. Refrigerate until ganache is set and then cut into 16 small squares, wiping the knife between each cut.
  14. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how they were in the comments or star ratings !

Nutrition Information

Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 162mg (7%) Potassium 120mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 268IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% Daily Value*

Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Potassium 120mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 268IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.03mg 0%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.