Description
These Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Cookies combine the chewy texture of a brownie with the convenience of a cookie, topped with a rich chocolate ganache and colorful sprinkles. They are easy to make and perfect for any chocolate lover looking for a nostalgic and fun treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- ½ cup chopped chocolate (for ganache)
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the wet ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined. This helps bind the dough and enhances flavor.
- Combine the dry ingredients: Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate: Stir in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to distribute evenly throughout the dough for a rich chocolate flavor.
- Portion the cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies: Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers appear slightly underbaked. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the ganache: Heat the heavy cream until warm but not boiling. Pour it over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute before stirring until smooth.
- Assemble the cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a layer of ganache on each one. Immediately top with rainbow sprinkles before the ganache sets.
- Allow to set: Let the cookies sit for about 15 minutes until the ganache firms up slightly before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a firmer cookie, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate taste.
- To make the cookies extra chewy, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- These cookies freeze well. Store in an airtight container and thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg