Description
Indulge in the cosmic delight of these homemade fudgy brownies that rival the beloved Little Debbie treats. Rich, chocolatey, and topped with a luscious ganache, these cosmic brownies are a decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Topping:
- 1/2 cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips or mini rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 28–32 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make ganache: Heat cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips and butter in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread ganache over brownies, top with rainbow chips or sprinkles. Chill for 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, underbake slightly and refrigerate to set.
- Dark chocolate chips in the ganache add a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
