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A tray of freshly baked Cosmic Brownie Cookies with glossy chocolate ganache and colorful rainbow chips
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Cosmic Brownie Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 1/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is well combined.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking vigorously for 1 minute until the batter is smooth and glossy.
  • Fold in the sifted cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt using a spatula until no dry streaks remain.
  • Using a cookie scoop, portion approximately 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are firm but the centers remain soft.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to ensure they set properly.
  • Prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream until simmering, then pour it over the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until a smooth, glossy ganache forms.
  • Spoon a tablespoon of ganache onto the center of each cooled cookie and spread it toward the edges.
  • Immediately sprinkle the rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips over the wet ganache and let set for 20 minutes.