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Cosmic Brownie Cookies Recipe

These Cosmic Brownie Cookies are a fudgy, chocolatey twist on the classic childhood treat. They have a rich brownie-like center, a smooth chocolate ganache topping, and colorful rainbow candy pieces for that nostalgic Cosmic Brownie look.

Ingredients

  • Brownie Cookies
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate chips
  • ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
  • ½ cup 100g packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 125g all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup 25g cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Chocolate Ganache Topping
  • ¾ cup 130g semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • cup 80g heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • Rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened. Add the chocolate mixture, then whisk until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape and creates a fudgy brownie texture.
  • Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  • While the cookies cool, combine the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15–20 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth and fully melted.
  • Let the ganache cool slightly, then spread it over the tops of the cookies. Sprinkle with rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips.
  • Let the topping set before serving for the best Cosmic Brownie experience.