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Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Cookies Recipe

Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes (plus cooling)
  • Yield: 18 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Cookies. These decadent cookies are topped with a luscious ganache and colorful rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips for a fun and delicious treat.


Ingredients

Main Cookie Dough:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Ganache Topping:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Decoration:

  • 1/4 cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips or rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until smooth.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on the pan.
  5. Make Ganache: Heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
  6. Top Cookies: Spread ganache over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with candy-coated chocolate chips or rainbow sprinkles. Let ganache set before serving.

Notes

  • For a cleaner finish, chill the cookies briefly after topping with ganache.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.