Cosmic Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 8 oz Semisweet Chocolate (chopped, high quality)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (room temperature)
• 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 4 Large Eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (sifted)
• 1/2 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (for ganache, warmed slightly)
• 6 oz Semisweet Chocolate (for ganache) (chopped)
• 1 cup Candy‑Coated Chocolate Chips (e.g., M&M’s, spread evenly on top)

Instructions

1. Prepare Baking Sheet

   Line the 9×13‑inch baking sheet with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the edges for easy lift‑out later.

   Time: PT5M

2. Melt Chocolate and Butter

   In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chopped semisweet chocolate and butter. Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low heat

3. Mix Sugars and Eggs

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until the mixture is light and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

4. Combine Wet Ingredients

   Pour the melted chocolate‑butter mixture into the sugar‑egg bowl. Add vanilla extract and whisk until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Dry Ingredients

   Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold the dry mixture into the wet batter using a spatula until just combined; a few streaks are okay.

   Time: PT5M

6. Transfer Batter to Sheet

   Using the parchment overhang, lift the batter and gently place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Smooth the top with a spatula.

   Time: PT2M

7. Bake Brownies

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

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Prepare Ganache

   While the brownies bake, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate for ganache. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until glossy and smooth.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: simmer

9. Add Ganache and Topping

   When brownies are done, remove from oven and immediately spread the ganache evenly over the warm surface. Sprinkle the candy‑coated chocolate chips over the ganache before it sets.

   Time: PT5M

10. Cool and Cut

    Allow the brownies to cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes). Using the parchment overhang, lift the slab onto a cutting board and cut into 12 even bars, scoring as you go.

    Time: PT30M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

12g

Fiber

2g