Cosmic Brownies

Cosmic Brownies

from dessertnowdinnerlater.com
40 min
20 servings

These homemade cosmic brownies are even better than store-bought! Rich, fudgy brownies are topped with a creamy chocolate ganache and candy coated chocolate chips. They’re easy to make from scratch and not just for lunchbox treats!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Hershey's Special Dark)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (stir, spoon & level)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips; about 2 cups (use high quality brand)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp candy coated chocolate chips

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large microwaveable bowl, melt butter. Stir in sugar and vanilla with a spoon. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add cocoa; mix completely. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

  3. 3

    Bake at 350˚F for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean (with only a few moist crumbs) and the edges are pulling away from the sides of the pan. Cool completely.

  4. 4

    FOR THE GANACHE ICING: Place chocolate chips in a large heat safe bowl. Warm heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat until simmering. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and stir vigorously until smooth and blended. Immediately pour ganache over cooled brownies and spread evenly.

  5. 5

    Place brownies in the fridge for 15-20 minutes or until ganache is almost set. Then sprinkle with candy coated chocolate chips. Return to fridge to set ganache completely. Cut into squares and serve.