Name: Homemade Fudgy Cosmic Brownies with Silky Chocolate Ganache
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 48 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa; 2 tbsp neutral oil, 5 oz bittersweet chocolate (chopped); 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup light brown sugar; 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 3 oz bittersweet chocolate (chopped), 1 pinch salt; 6 tbsp heavy cream, Candy-coated chocolate chip sprinkles

Description

A nostalgic trip down memory lane that elevates the childhood classic with a dense, fudgy base made from bittersweet chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa. Topped with a silky heavy cream ganache and iconic colorful chocolate chips.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Brownies

1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa
2 tbsp neutral oil, 5 oz bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt

For the Ganache and Topping

3 oz bittersweet chocolate (chopped), 1 pinch salt
6 tbsp heavy cream, Candy-coated chocolate chip sprinkles

Instructions

Bloom: Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter; whisk in cocoa and oil to ‘bloom’. Add 5 oz chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth.

Aeration: Vigorously whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla for 2 mins until lightened.

Batter: Combine chocolate and egg mixtures. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.

Bake: Spread into a lined 8×8 pan. Bake 25–28 mins. Cool 1 hour in the pan.

Ganache: Heat cream to a simmer; pour over 3 oz chopped chocolate and salt. Let sit 1 min, then stir until glossy.

Finish: Spread ganache over brownies; top with candy chips. Chill 30 mins before slicing into bars.

Notes

Dutch-Process is Key: This is essential for the deep color and smooth flavor profile that defines a true cosmic brownie.

Clean Slices: Run a knife under hot water and wipe dry before each cut to prevent the ganache from dragging.

Storage: Store airtight at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 410
Sugar: 32
Sodium: 215
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 16
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 38
Fiber: 3
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 85

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