Cosmic Brownie Cookies (Printer-friendly)
Fudgy chocolate cookies with ganache topping and rainbow sprinkles for a nostalgic sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
06 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Chocolate Ganache
10 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Topping
13 - 1/3 cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Mix in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop 2-tablespoon mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
08 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Place chocolate chips and butter in heatproof bowl. Heat cream in small saucepan until simmering, pour over chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Cool 5-10 minutes until thickened.
10 - Spread 1 tablespoon ganache over each cooled cookie. Immediately sprinkle with candy-coated chocolate chips.
11 - Allow ganache to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The fudgy texture is like biting into a warm brownie with a crisp edge
- That glossy ganache topping makes them look bakery beautiful without the fuss
- They transport you straight back to childhood lunchbox memories
02 -
- Underbaking by 1 to 2 minutes is the secret to fudgy centers that stay soft for days
- The ganache must cool for 5 to 10 minutes or it will slide right off the cookies
- Add sprinkles immediately after frosting or they will not stick
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating and ensure even baking
- Weighing your cocoa powder prevents the cookies from becoming dry and cakey