Description
Cosmic Brownie Cookies are a delightful twist on classic brownies, transformed into soft, chewy cookies topped with a rich chocolate ganache and colorful rainbow sprinkles. These cookies combine the fudgy texture of brownies with the convenience of a handheld treat, perfect for parties or indulging your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Ganache
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Rainbow sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure your cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates the perfect base for your cookie dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract thoroughly, ensuring a smooth and well-combined batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the rising agents and chocolate flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Lightly flatten each ball using the back of a spoon to help them bake evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft, then let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Ganache: While cooling, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well in between each, until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Top Cookies: Spoon a small amount of warm ganache onto the center of each cooled cookie, spreading it slightly, then sprinkle generously with rainbow sprinkles for a cosmic effect.
- Set and Serve: Allow the ganache to set fully before serving to enjoy the beautifully decorated and deliciously rich cosmic brownie cookies.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies chewy and fudgy inside.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Microwave the ganache slowly and stir often to prevent burning.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
