Homemade Cosmic Brownies

Here’s a recipe summary for Homemade Cosmic Brownies with a fudgy chocolate base, rich ganache topping, and iconic rainbow sprinkles!

Homemade Cosmic Brownies

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 8 to 16 brownies

Ingredients

Brownies:

1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter

1/4 cup (28g) Dutch-process cocoa powder

2 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., canola or vegetable)

5 oz (142g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

2/3 cup (145g) granulated sugar

1/3 cup (72g) packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup (32g) all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp kosher salt

Ganache & Topping:

3 oz (85g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Pinch kosher salt

6 tbsp heavy cream

Candy-coated chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.

Make Chocolate Mixture: Melt butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat, whisk in cocoa powder and oil, then add chopped chocolate until melted and smooth.

Whisk Eggs & Sugars: In a large bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla until lightened. Add chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into the chocolate mixture.

Bake: Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake for 25-28 mins until the top is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let brownies cool for 1 hr.

Make Ganache: Heat cream in a saucepan. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 min, then stir until smooth.

Assemble: Pour ganache over brownies and smooth. Top with sprinkles and refrigerate for 30 mins to set.

Cut & Serve: Slice brownies with a hot, dry knife. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge.

These homemade Cosmic Brownies are rich, chocolatey, and nostalgic! Perfect for any chocolate lover.