COSMIC BROWNIES 🌈 just like Little Debbies! Recipe in description and comments!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (white granulated)
• 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (high‑quality)
• 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 8 oz Dark Chocolate (60‑70% cacao, chopped)
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (35% milkfat)
• 1/4 cup Rainbow Sprinkles (for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare Baking Pan

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

   Time: PT5M

2. Melt Butter and Combine with Sugar

   In a mixing bowl, melt the butter and whisk it together with the granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Add the eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

   Time: PT2M

4. Sift Dry Ingredients

   Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl.

   Time: PT3M

5. Combine Wet and Dry

   Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; the batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.

   Time: PT3M

6. Transfer Batter to Pan

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

   Time: PT2M

7. Bake Brownies

   Bake in a pre‑heated oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Make Chocolate Ganache

   While the brownies bake, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer, then pour it over the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 1 minute and stir until smooth and glossy.

   Time: PT5M

9. Cool Brownies

   Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack until completely room temperature (about 10 minutes).

   Time: PT10M

10. Spread Ganache

    Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies and use a spatula to spread it into an even layer.

    Time: PT3M

11. Add Rainbow Sprinkles

    Scatter the rainbow sprinkles over the ganache while it is still soft.

    Time: PT2M

12. Set Ganache

    Place the pan in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to let the ganache set.

    Time: PT15M

13. Slice and Serve

    Lift the brownies out using the parchment overhang, place on a cutting board, and cut into 12 even squares. Enjoy!

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

14g

Fiber

2g