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Gourmet Cosmic Brownies

Indulge in these rich and fudgy gourmet cosmic brownies topped with a glossy ganache and colorful rainbow chips, combining nostalgia with luxurious chocolate flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
Ganache Topping
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate Chopped
  • Pinch salt
Decoration
  • 2-3 tbsp rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips Wilton rainbow chips or similar

Method
 

Preheat and Prepare
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
Make the Brownie Batter
  1. In a large mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave or over a double boiler. Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined. Stir in the cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.
Incorporate the Eggs
  1. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add the room temperature eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy after each addition.
Add Dry Ingredients
  1. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and cornstarch, mixing just until no dry bits remain. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should look thick and luscious.
Bake the Brownies
  1. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Make the Ganache
  1. While the brownies are baking, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and immediately pour over the chopped semisweet chocolate in a separate bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
Add Rainbow Chips and Chill
  1. Once the brownies have cooled for about 10 minutes, pour the ganache over them, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the ganache to set.

Notes

Ensure the butter is melted but not hot when mixing with sugar; otherwise, it could cook the eggs. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the flour mixture gently.