Easy Cosmic Brownies
Indulge in these easy cosmic brownies that are out-of-this-world delicious. Rich, fudgy brownies topped with a decadent chocolate ganache and colorful candy-coated chocolate pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For The Brownies
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
For The Chocolate Ganache
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For The Topping
- ⅓ cup candy-coated chocolate pieces (like mini M&M’s)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownies: Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Bake in a preheated oven.
- Make the Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle candy-coated chocolate pieces on top. Chill before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with nuts, sprinkles, or other candies.
- Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before adding the ganache to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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