Cosmic Brownies
Cosmic Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chips
For Decoration
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles, for topping, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring there's an overhang on two sides to easily lift the brownies out later. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, espresso powder, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth. Set this mixture aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture appears shiny. This process typically takes about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the egg mixture into the warm butter and sugar mixture. Whisk vigorously for about 1 minute until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as excessive mixing can result in a cakey texture for your brownies.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 9x9 inch baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30 to 33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but no wet batter.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for the ganache application.
⏱️ 60 min
- 8
While the brownies cool, prepare the chocolate ganache topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream in 20-second increments until it just begins to simmer, which should take about 1 minute total.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate to the hot cream. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes, then whisk gently until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
⏱️ 7 min
- 10
Once the brownies are completely cool, pour the chocolate ganache evenly over the top. Immediately sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles for that classic 'cosmic' look.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is fully set. Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan and cut them into 4 large squares to serve.
⏱️ 120 min
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Cosmic Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chips
For Decoration
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles, for topping, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring there's an overhang on two sides to easily lift the brownies out later. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, espresso powder, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth. Set this mixture aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture appears shiny. This process typically takes about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the egg mixture into the warm butter and sugar mixture. Whisk vigorously for about 1 minute until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as excessive mixing can result in a cakey texture for your brownies.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 9x9 inch baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30 to 33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but no wet batter.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for the ganache application.
⏱️ 60 min - 8
While the brownies cool, prepare the chocolate ganache topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream in 20-second increments until it just begins to simmer, which should take about 1 minute total.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate to the hot cream. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes, then whisk gently until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
⏱️ 7 min - 10
Once the brownies are completely cool, pour the chocolate ganache evenly over the top. Immediately sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles for that classic 'cosmic' look.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is fully set. Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan and cut them into 4 large squares to serve.
⏱️ 120 min