Cosmic Brownie Batter
Cosmic Brownie Batter
Ingredients
For the Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
For the Glaze
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- as needed sprinkles
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 cup sugar. Whisk thoroughly until the butter and sugar are well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and 2 eggs to the butter and sugar mixture. Whisk again until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Stir in the 1/2 cup chocolate chips, folding until they are evenly distributed throughout the brownie batter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 8x8 inch pan. Use your spatula to smooth the top of the batter evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for the glaze to set properly. This will take about 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 10
While the brownies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a separate small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and free of any lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Once the brownies have cooled completely, pour the prepared glaze evenly over the top. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the glaze evenly across the entire surface of the brownies.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Immediately add sprinkles on top of the wet glaze before it sets. Allow the glaze to set for about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 13
Once the glaze has set, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut them into squares and serve. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cosmic Brownie Batter
For the Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
For the Glaze
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- as needed sprinkles
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 cup sugar. Whisk thoroughly until the butter and sugar are well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and 2 eggs to the butter and sugar mixture. Whisk again until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Stir in the 1/2 cup chocolate chips, folding until they are evenly distributed throughout the brownie batter.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 8x8 inch pan. Use your spatula to smooth the top of the batter evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for the glaze to set properly. This will take about 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 10
While the brownies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a separate small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and free of any lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Once the brownies have cooled completely, pour the prepared glaze evenly over the top. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the glaze evenly across the entire surface of the brownies.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Immediately add sprinkles on top of the wet glaze before it sets. Allow the glaze to set for about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 13
Once the glaze has set, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut them into squares and serve. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min