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brownies with ganache and rainbow chips on top, a knife beside, and empty glasses behind.

Copycat Cosmic Brownies

Taking it back to childhood today with these copycat Cosmic Brownies! Every bite is extra chocolate-y, fudgy, and oh-so delicious. The best part? They're easy to make and even BETTER than store-bought!
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 267kcal

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1½ cups bittersweet chocolate
  • 6 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup all purpose flour

Frosting

To Finish

  • ½ Tablespoon rainbow chip sprinkles

Instructions

Brownies

  • Heat oven to 350℉/177℃.
  • Spray an 8-inch square pan with baking spray. Set aside.
  • Combine chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave on high power for 30 seconds.
  • Stir well.
  • Continue to microwave in 15 second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Set aside.
  • Combine eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Add chocolate.
  • Whisk until well combined.
  • Add flour.
  • Stir only until blended.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
  • Turn out onto cooling rack and allow to cool completely.

Frosting

  • Place chocolate and cream in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave on high power for 30 seconds.
  • Stir well.
  • Microwave in 15 second increments, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted.
  • Continue stirring until completely combined and smooth.
  • Pour on top of cooled brownies.
  • Spread to edges.

To Finish

  • Top with sprinkles.

Notes

Substitutions:
  • Semi-sweet can be used in place of bittersweet chocolate.
  • To make this recipe dairy-free, you can use a dairy-free chocolate and your favorite plant-based butter.
Expert Tips:
  • If you're worried the brownies may stick, place an 8 inch square piece of parchment in the bottom of your pan. Then, spray with baking spray!
  • Be careful to not over-mix the brownie batter!
  • These brownies are very fudgy. If you like them a little more done, leave in an additional 5 minutes.
  • To get the ganache to set faster, place the brownies in the fridge for 10-15 minutes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg