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Easy Cosmic Brownies

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 9-12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these rich and fudgy cosmic brownies topped with colorful candy-coated chocolate pieces. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!


Ingredients

For The Brownies

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– 2 large eggs

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

– 1/4 teaspoon salt

– 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

For The Chocolate Ganache

– 1/2 cup heavy cream

– 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

For The Topping

– 1/3 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces (like mini M&M’s)


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix until well combined.

3. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until the batter is smooth.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.

5. While the brownies are baking, prepare the chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream until hot but not boiling, then pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.

6. Once brownies are baked, let them cool slightly before pouring the chocolate ganache over the top. Sprinkle with candy-coated chocolate pieces.

7. Allow the brownies to set before cutting into squares and serving.


Notes

– For a richer flavor, you can use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.

– Feel free to add chopped nuts or sprinkles to the topping for extra flair.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg