Homemade Cosmic Brownies

35m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  3. 3In a small bowl, add 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 6oz semi-sweet chocolate, and 1 1/2oz dark chocolate.
  4. 4Microwave in 10-sec intervals, stirring between each round, until fully melted.
  5. 5Set aside and let cool slightly.
  6. 6In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, and white sugar until fully combined.
  7. 7Add oil, vanilla, and espresso powder and mix until evenly distributed.
  8. 8Pour in the slightly cooled melted chocolate mixture, and whisk until fully combined.
  9. 9Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until no streaks of flour remain.
  10. 10Pour brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top out evenly.
  11. 11Transfer to oven and bake for 35-40 minutes at 350°F.
  12. 12Open the oven after 20 minutes of baking, grab the pan, and tap it a couple of times on a surface to help level the brownies.
  13. 13Then bake it for the last 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  14. 14Let brownies cool completely before adding chocolate ganache on top.
  15. 15To make the chocolate ganache, heat the 2oz of heavy cream until steaming but not boiling.
  16. 16Pour the cream over the 4oz of semi-sweet chocolate chips, cover bowl with tinfoil, and let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
  17. 17Stir until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
  18. 18When brownies are completely cool, evenly spread chocolate ganache on top then sprinkle on candy coated chocolate pieces.
  19. 19Allow the ganache to fully set before slicing for straight edges.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1.5 oz dark chocolate
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp instant espresso powder
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • candy coated chocolate pieces

Equipment

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Tips

  • Tap the pan after 20 minutes of baking to help level the brownies.
  • Let brownies cool completely before adding chocolate ganache.
  • Allow the ganache to fully set before slicing for straight edges.