🍫 Rich and Fudgy Homemade Cosmic Brownies – A Nostalgic Treat with a Gooey Twist
Ready to relive your favorite childhood snack? These Homemade Cosmic Brownies are dense, rich, and fudgy—just like the ones from the store, but better! Topped with silky chocolate ganache and colorful candy-coated sprinkles, they're the perfect indulgent treat for kids and nostalgic adults alike. Best of all, they’re made with simple pantry ingredients and no preservatives.
📋 Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
🍫 For the Ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for shine)
- Rainbow chocolate chip candies or sprinkles
📝 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until fully combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Add butter for a glossy finish if desired.
- Spread ganache over cooled brownies. Top with rainbow candies or sprinkles.
- Refrigerate until ganache is set. Slice and serve!