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The Best Cosmic Brownies

The Best Cosmic Brownies Recipe with Chocolate Frosting and Candy

The Best Cosmic Brownies are fudgy treats topped with chocolate frosting and colorful candies, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Desserts & Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • Rainbow Candy-Coated Chocolate Chips, or mini M&M’s, sprinkles, or other candy for topping

Equipment

  • 8-by-8-inch metal baking pan
  • Microwave
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-by-8-inch metal baking pan with parchment or foil and spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter for about 90 seconds on high power. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. If still very hot, let cool slightly before adding the vanilla, eggs, egg yolk, and corn syrup. Stir until very well combined.
  3. Add in the flour, cornstarch, and salt, and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan.
  4. Place the cream in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add in the chocolate chips. Let stand for 3 minutes before stirring until smooth. Pour over the cooled brownies and smooth evenly. Sprinkle with the Rainbow Candy-Coated Chocolate Chips.
  5. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, or until the frosting is set, before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a personalized twist, consider adding crushed nuts, a splash of coffee, or experimenting with different candy toppings.

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