Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies at Home

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 3 large Eggs (whole eggs)
• 1 large Egg Yolk (extra yolk for richness)
• 0.5 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1.5 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
• 1 tsp Corn Starch
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 cup Semi‑Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1 tbsp Light Corn Syrup
• 0.5 cup Sprinkles (colorful, for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the batter.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Prepare Baking Pan

   Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal.

   Time: PT5M

3. Melt Butter

   Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter in the microwave or a small saucepan until fully liquid.

   Time: PT2M

4. Combine Wet Ingredients

   In the large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 3 whole eggs, 1 extra yolk, 0.5 cup brown sugar, 1.5 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth and slightly fluffy.

   Time: PT5M

5. Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup all‑purpose flour, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 tsp corn starch.

   Time: PT3M

6. Combine Wet and Dry

   Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Do not over‑mix.

   Time: PT2M

7. Fill Pan

   Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

   Time: PT2M

8. Bake Brownies

   Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Cool Slightly

   Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan on a cooling rack for about 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

10. Prepare Chocolate Glaze

    In a microwave‑safe bowl, combine 1 cup chocolate chips, 0.5 cup heavy cream, and 1 tbsp light corn syrup. Microwave in 30‑second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy.

    Time: PT5M

11. Glaze Brownies

    Pour the warm chocolate glaze over the cooled brownies, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

    Time: PT5M

12. Add Sprinkles

    While the glaze is still soft, sprinkle 0.5 cup colorful sprinkles over the top.

    Time: PT2M

13. Set the Glaze

    Refrigerate the pan for 1–2 hours to allow the glaze to firm up.

    Time: PT0M

14. Slice and Serve

    Lift the brownies out using the parchment overhang, place on a cutting board, and cut into 9 squares. Serve at room temperature.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

658

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

80 g

Fat

35 g

Fiber

4 g