Description
Cosmic Brownie Cookies blend nostalgic childhood treats with irresistible chocolate charm. Rich fudgy centers and colorful sprinkle toppings promise a delightful dessert experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Baking Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping and Decoration:
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- Rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips (like mini M&Ms or other colorful sprinkles)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Create a creamy base by blending softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and aerated.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Sift dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt – in a separate bowl to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gently combine wet and dry mixtures, stirring until just integrated to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Portion cookie dough onto prepared sheets using a scoop, positioning rounds approximately 2 inches apart.
- Delicately flatten each dough portion with a spoon or fingertips to create uniform shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prepare ganache by placing chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat heavy cream until it reaches a gentle simmer, avoiding boiling, then pour over chocolate.
- Let mixture sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, generously spread ganache across each surface.
- Immediately garnish with rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips or colorful sprinkles.
- Allow ganache to set at room temperature or expedite the process using refrigeration.
- Serve and relish these decadent, fudgy cosmic brownie cookies.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and ensure thick, chewy cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients to create a smoother, more evenly mixed cookie dough.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg