Cosmic Brownies
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Cosmic Brownies
Description
Cosmic Brownies start with a buttery, cocoa-rich batter mixed with sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, and milk. The batter is poured into a parchment-lined pan and baked until a toothpick comes out mostly clean, ensuring a moist but not underbaked center. After cooling, the brownies are topped with a fudge frosting made by melting chopped semisweet and milk chocolates with heated heavy cream and butter. This frosting thickens as it cools, creating a glossy, creamy layer over the dense brownies.
The addition of rainbow chip sprinkles on top adds a sweet crunch and colorful appearance that contrasts with the smooth chocolate. Baking with chopped chocolate bars rather than chips ensures a smoother melt in the glaze. The finished brownies offer a rich chocolate experience with varied texture and visual appeal, suitable for dessert or snacks.
Using quality chocolates like Ghirardelli and specific rainbow chip candies enhances the texture and flavor. The recipe advises melting chocolate in short intervals to prevent overheating and maintain smoothness. These brownies should be allowed to cool completely before frosting and serving for best results.
Ingredients
For the brownies
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- cooking spray
For the frosting
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
- 4 ounces milk chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter cut into 4 pieces
- 1/2 cup rainbow chip sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9" x 9" square pan with a piece of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides. Coat the pan with cooking spray.
- Place the butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until melted.
- Add the sugar to the melted butter and whisk to combine.
- Place the sugar and butter mixture in the bowl of a mixer. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the bowl; then beat for another 2-3 minutes until mixture is pale yellow and thick.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Mix on low speed until ingredients are just incorporated. Stir in the milk and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and spread it into an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached to it.
- Let the brownies cool.
- Place the heavy cream in a medium bowl. Microwave in 20 second increments until cream is very hot but not boiling.
- Add the chopped chocolates to the cream. Let sit for a minute, then stir until a smooth chocolate mixture forms. Stir in the butter until melted.
- Pour the chocolate over the top of the brownies. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate into an even layer. Add the sprinkles on top of the chocolate.
- Chill the brownies until set, about 1-2 hours. Use the parchment to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use chopped chocolate bars instead of chips for a smoother, creamier frosting as chips contain stabilizers.
- Rainbow chip sprinkles can be purchased online, at grocery stores, or craft stores; they add crunch and vibrant color.
- Heat the heavy cream in increments when melting the chocolate to avoid overheating and maintain a smooth ganache.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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