Description
Classic Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies delve into nostalgic chocolate memories with rich, fudgy layers. Chocolate lovers will enjoy recreating this childhood treat with simple ingredients and quick preparation techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps vanilla extract
- ¼ cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips (like mini M&Ms)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with butter.
- Sugar Fusion: Blend melted butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Liquid Integration: Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract, creating a uniform, silky mixture that forms the flavor foundation.
- Dry Ingredient Harmony: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry components.
- Batter Creation: Delicately fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing minimally to preserve the brownie’s tender crumb. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Baking Perfection: Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
- Cooling and Setting: Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely, giving them time to develop their signature fudgy texture.
- Ganache Finale: Prepare the luxurious ganache topping to elevate these decadent chocolate squares to a truly indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir dry and wet ingredients gently to maintain a tender, soft brownie texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Precise Baking Time: Check brownies at 25 minutes to avoid overcooking; moist crumbs on the toothpick signal perfect doneness for rich, fudgy results.
- Pan Preparation Matters: Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting, creating picture-perfect brownie squares.
- Temperature Control: Let brownies cool completely before adding ganache topping to ensure proper setting and prevent melting or sliding of the chocolate layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 339
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg