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Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Recipe

These rich, fudgy brownies are topped with a chocolate icing that hardens into a smooth, glossy finish and then sprinkled with rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips for that signature look. 
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Prep Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Brownies
  • 10 Tb salted butter melted 141 grams
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar 266 g you can also use coconut sugar for a healthier alternative
  • 1/2 cup Dutch Process cocoa powder 46 g
  • 2 Tb Coffee optional but it intensifies the chocolate flavor
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup AP Flour 60g
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips optional but adds extra chocolatey goodness
Icing
  • 1 stick salted butter 113 g
  • 1 cup chocolate chips 170 g
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 120 g

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and line a 8×8-inch baking pan or 8×8 square cake pan with parchment paper. For easy removal and cleanup, give the pan a light spray of cooking spray as well.
  2. Melt butter in microwave for about 30 seconds. Then stir in the brown sugar and coffee. Put back in microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Remove and stir. This mixture should have a shiny appearance. If mixture is not fully melted, add back to microwave for 30 seconds. Once you reach the glossy appearance set aside and let cool for two minutes.
  3. Once butter is cooled add in the two eggs and whisk until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk together the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix, best to use a danish whisk!
  6. You want the batter to stay dense and fudgy.
  7. Stir chocolate chunks into brownie batter for that extra chocolaty goodness. If you want your brownies to have a more intense chocolate flavor, feel free to add even more chocolate chips (or chunks).
  8. Pour batter into your prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes. The best way to check if they are ready is to use an internal thermometer. It should reach 190 F for the perfect bake. This may seem soft but will result in a perfectly fudgy brownie. If using a toothpick, your toothpick should have moist crumbs when stuck into your brownies, but should not have raw batter.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove from the pan and let it cool completely before cutting into squares.
For icing
  1. Melt your butter in a microwave safe dish.
  2. Add chocolate chips to the melted butter and stir. Let sit for 30 seconds for the butter to start to melt the chocolate. Whisk chocolate and butter together until smooth. Warm for 15 second bursts to help melt the chocolate if it becomes difficult to stir.
  3. Once the chocolate and butter are whisked together smoothly, add a cup of powdered sugar and whisk again till smooth.
  4. Once brownies are completely cool, pour your icing on top and spread evenly.
  5. Top with sprinkles.
  6. Wait 30 minutes for icing to solidify and then dig in:)