Description
Rich, nostalgic cosmic brownies bring childhood memories crashing into delightful chocolate bliss. Sweet chocolate squares packed with colorful rainbow sprinkles promise pure dessert magic you can savor with pure indulgent pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Garnish and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips (like mini M&Ms)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Ready your oven to a toasty 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with a parchment paper lining or a light butter coating.
- Whisk the melted butter with granulated and brown sugars in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious blend.
- In a separate vessel, combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, ensuring an even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, folding with a delicate touch until just integrated. Avoid aggressive mixing to maintain the brownies’ tender texture.
- Transfer the luscious batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to create an even, smooth surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for the telltale sign of doneness – a toothpick emerging with a few moist crumbs when inserted into the center.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely, letting them rest and set to achieve the perfect fudgy consistency.
- Prepare the ganache topping to crown these decadent treats with a glossy, rich finish.
Notes
- Swap butter for coconut oil to make a dairy-free version that maintains the rich, decadent texture.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to transform these brownies into a celiac-friendly treat without compromising taste.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and add mashed banana or applesauce for a healthier alternative that keeps the brownies moist.
- Line the pan with extra parchment paper hanging over the edges for easy removal and clean cutting of perfect brownie squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg