Description

Indulge in the nostalgia of your childhood with these 4-Step Ultimate Cosmic Brownies. These fudgy delights feature a rich brownie base topped with a glossy chocolate ganache and adorned with colorful candy-coated sprinkles, making them ideal for birthday parties, bake sales, or simply treating yourself at home. With just four straightforward steps, you’ll create a dessert that’s not only visually appealing but also bursting with decadent flavors. Once you try these homemade brownies, you’ll forget all about store-bought versions!

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup mini chocolate chips
For Ganache: ½ cup unsalted butter (softened), ¼ cup cocoa powder, 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tbsp milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish: ¼ cup mini colorful candy-coated chocolate pieces

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar; whisk until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla.
In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture until smooth. Add mini chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool before adding ganache.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Ensure you measure ingredients accurately for best results. Feel free to substitute different types of chocolate chips for variations. Allow brownies to cool completely for clean slicing.