Easy Cosmic Brownies
Easy Cosmic Brownies are ultra-fudgy, rich chocolate brownies topped with a silky ganache and colorful candy-coated sprinkles — just like the childhood favorite, only better and homemade!
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Ganache Topping
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips or sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder, salt, and flour. Stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until set.
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan.
- To make ganache: Heat heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache over cooled brownies. Add rainbow candy toppings. Chill for 1 hour until set.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
For extra fudgy brownies, don’t overbake. These store well in the fridge and can be frozen for up to 2 months.