Description
Delicious homemade cosmic brownies featuring a rich, fudgy base topped with a smooth chocolate ganache and colorful rainbow sprinkles, perfect for a delightful treat or party dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (95g) all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Ganache
- 3/4 cup (120g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy whipping cream
- Rainbow coated chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing the paper to hang over the edges for easy removal of the brownies.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a heat-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and chopped semisweet chocolate using 30-second intervals in the microwave. Stir between each interval until completely smooth, which should take no more than 90 seconds.
- Mix Sugars and Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is pale and creamy. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Chocolate Mixture: Gradually pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture while continuing to whisk until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Using a rubber spatula, fold in the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt gently. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Bake Brownies: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Chill: Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 30 minutes at room temperature. Then transfer the entire pan to the refrigerator and chill for 1-2 hours to set completely.
- Prepare Ganache: Once brownies are chilled, place the semisweet chocolate chips in a small bowl. Heat the heavy whipping cream in the microwave for about 1 minute or until it starts to bubble.
- Combine Cream and Chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips, gently jiggle the bowl to cover the chocolate completely, and let it sit for 30 seconds. Then whisk the mixture until smooth and glossy.
- Apply Ganache and Decorate: Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle generously with rainbow coated chocolate sprinkles.
- Final Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the brownies again for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the ganache is fully set. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies from the pan, slice into desired portions, and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal of brownies from the pan.
- Chilling the brownies before adding ganache ensures a firm base and prevents melting.
- Ganache can be made with any semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate for varied flavor.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cosmic brownies, homemade brownies, chocolate brownies, chocolate ganache, rainbow sprinkles, fudgy brownies, dessert recipe, easy brownies
