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Cosmic brownies recipe on a parchment covered wooden board

Cosmic Brownies Recipe

Make this easy, yet decadent Cosmic brownies recipe for the best hand held treat!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cosmic Brownie Recipe, Cosmic Brownies, Cosmic Brownies Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

mixing bowl
whisk
8x8 inch pan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cup flour
  • cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Ganache Frosting

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease and line a 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well to combine.
  • Stir in the flour, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Mix until no clumps remain. Drop the batter the batter into pan and spread to the edges evenly.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Cool on rack.

Ganache Frosting

  • In a microwave safe bowl, add chocolate chips and cream. Heat for two 30 second intervals, stirring in between each. Then if needed, two more 20 second intervals, until chocolate is melted. Heat only until chocolate is just melted, don't overheat. Add coconut oil and mix.
  • Pour over cooled brownies, cover with plastic wrap and set for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with candies and refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove from pan to slice.