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Gourmet cosmic brownies with rich chocolate and colorful sprinkles

Gourmet Cosmic Brownies

Indulge in these rich and decadent brownies topped with a glossy chocolate ganache and colorful rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
Ganache Ingredients
  • ¼ cup heavy cream For the ganache
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate (chopped) For the ganache
  • Pinch salt
Topping Ingredients
  • 2–3 tbsp rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some to overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter. Once melted, whisk in ¾ cup of granulated sugar and ¼ cup of brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Stir in ½ cup of Dutch-process cocoa powder, ¼ tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it’s warm, but not hot.
  4. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
  5. Carefully fold in ½ cup of all-purpose flour and 1 tbsp of cornstarch until just combined; be cautious not to overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Making Ganache
  1. While the brownies are cooling, prepare the ganache. In a small saucepan, heat ¼ cup of heavy cream until it simmers.
  2. Pour it over 4 oz of chopped semisweet chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth and velvety.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once the brownies have cooled for 10 minutes in the pan, pour the ganache over the top and sprinkle with 2–3 tbsp of rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips.
  2. Refrigerate the brownies for at least 1 hour to allow the ganache to set before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

For a fudgier texture, be sure not to overbake the brownies; they will continue to cook slightly as they cool. Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache to enhance the overall flavor of the brownies. Let the brownies chill completely for cleaner cuts when slicing.