Recreating treats from our childhood. These homemade cosmic brownies are amazing.

Ingredients

• 0.5 tsp Baking Powder (helps the brownies rise slightly)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 0.75 cup Granulated White Sugar (regular granulated sugar)
• 0.25 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 6 oz Semi‑Sweet Chocolate Chips (good quality, meltable)
• 1.5 oz Dark Chocolate (finely chopped, ~70% cocoa)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes, room temperature)
• 2 tbsp Neutral Oil (vegetable or canola oil)
• 2 tsp Instant Espresso Powder (adds coffee flavor)
• 1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 4 oz Semi‑Sweet Chocolate for Ganache (chopped finely)
• 2 oz Heavy Cream (about 1/4 cup, full‑fat)
• 2 tbsp Colorful Chocolate Chips (optional decorative 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. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a mixing bowl whisk together the baking powder, salt, white sugar, and brown sugar until evenly distributed.

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3. Melt Chocolate and Butter

   Place the semi‑sweet chocolate chips, chopped dark chocolate, and cubed butter in a double boiler. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until almost fully melted with a few small lumps remaining.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Oil, Espresso, and Vanilla

   Stir the neutral oil, instant espresso powder, and vanilla extract into the warm chocolate‑butter mixture until smooth and glossy.

   Time: PT2M

5. Incorporate Eggs and Sugar Mixture

   Add the two eggs to the chocolate mixture, then fold in the sugar‑dry mixture from step 2. Mix gently until just combined; the batter should be thick and glossy.

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6. Fold in Remaining Dry Ingredients

   Fold the remaining dry ingredients (baking powder, salt, sugars) into the batter until just incorporated. The batter will be thick and slightly sticky.

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7. Transfer to Pan

   Line the 8×8‑inch baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly with the spatula.

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8. Bake Brownies

   Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, then continue for an additional 5 minutes (total 25 minutes) until the top forms a thin glossy layer and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

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   Temperature: 350°F

9. Prepare Ganache

   While the brownies bake, chop the ganache chocolate finely. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan just to a simmer, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth and silky.

   Time: PT5M

10. Add Ganache and Toppings

    Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Spread the warm ganache evenly over the top, then sprinkle the colorful chocolate chips for decoration.

    Time: PT5M

11. Set and Serve

    Allow the brownies to set for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares (approximately 9 pieces).

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g