This Childhood Favorite is Simple to Make at Home: Cosmic Brownies

Ingredients

• 12 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into tablespoon‑sized pieces)
• 0.75 cup Natural Cocoa Powder (non‑Dutch processed, unsweetened)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar (firmly packed)
• 2 Large Eggs (room temperature; plus 1 extra yolk)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla extract)
• 1.25 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon Corn Starch (optional, adds tenderness)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (for ganache)
• 0.5 cup Milk Chocolate Chips (for ganache)
• 0.33 cup Heavy Cream
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt (pinch for ganache)
• 2 tablespoons Candy Coated Chips (colorful topping, optional)

Instructions

1. Melt Butter

   Cut the 12 tbsp of unsalted butter into tablespoon‑sized pieces, place in a large mixing bowl and microwave on high, stirring halfway through to prevent splatter, until about 95% melted.

   Time: PT5M

2. Bloom Cocoa

   Add 3/4 cup natural cocoa powder to the hot butter and stir until fully incorporated; the heat helps bloom the cocoa for deeper flavor.

   Time: PT2M

3. Incorporate Sugars

   Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar until the mixture is glossy and the sugars are dissolved.

   Time: PT2M

4. Prepare Eggs

   If eggs are cold, place them in a bowl of lukewarm water for about 15 minutes to reach room temperature.

   Time: PT15M

5. Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Separate one egg yolk from the two whole eggs, discard or reserve the whites, then add the two eggs, the extra yolk, and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture. Mix until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

6. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups all‑purpose flour, 1 tsp corn starch, and ½ tsp salt until evenly blended.

   Time: PT3M

7. Mix Wet and Dry

   Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet batter, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid over‑mixing.

   Time: PT3M

8. Prepare Baking Pan

   Line a 13×9‑inch baking pan with parchment paper (or lightly grease the pan).

   Time: PT2M

9. Transfer Batter

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.

   Time: PT2M

10. Bake Brownies

    Bake in the center rack of a preheated 350°F oven for 16‑18 minutes. Test with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few fudgy crumbs.

    Time: PT17M

    Temperature: 350°F

11. Make Ganache

    While brownies bake, combine 1 cup semi‑sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup milk chocolate chips, 1/3 cup heavy cream, and a pinch (1/8 tsp) salt in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly with a spatula until smooth and fully melted.

    Time: PT5M

12. Finish Ganache

    Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and let the ganache cool for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

    Time: PT5M

13. Cool Brownies Slightly

    Allow the baked brownies to sit in the pan for 5 minutes before frosting.

    Time: PT5M

14. Spread Ganache

    Pour the cooled ganache over the brownies and spread evenly with a spatula.

    Time: PT3M

15. Add Candy Coated Chips

    Sprinkle 2 tbsp of colorful candy‑coated chips over the ganache for the signature Cosmic Brownie look.

    Time: PT2M

16. Set and Serve

    Let the brownies set for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate for faster firming) before cutting into squares.

    Time: PT30M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

14g

Fiber

2g