Cosmic Brownies
Serves 16
Directions
- 1Melt the butter.
- 2Melt the butter.
- 3Melt the butter.
- 4Add the caster sugar and light brown sugar to the melted butter.
- 5Add the caster sugar and light brown sugar to the melted butter.
- 6Add the caster sugar and light brown sugar to the melted butter.
- 7Whisk until fully combined.
- 8Whisk until fully combined.
- 9Whisk until fully combined.
- 10Add two large eggs to the mixture.
- 11Add two large eggs to the mixture.
- 12Add two large eggs to the mixture.
- 13Whisk the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.
- 14Whisk the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.
- 15Whisk the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.
- 16Pour melted dark chocolate into the mixture and whisk until combined.
- 17Pour melted dark chocolate into the mixture and whisk until combined.
- 18Pour melted dark chocolate into the mixture and whisk until combined.
- 19Sift plain flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the chocolate mixture.
- 20Sift plain flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the chocolate mixture.
- 21Sift plain flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the chocolate mixture.
- 22Fold the dry ingredients into the mixture until just combined.
- 23Fold the dry ingredients into the mixture until just combined.
- 24Fold the dry ingredients into the mixture until just combined.
- 25Scoop the brownie batter into an 8x8 inch tin lined with baking paper.
- 26Scoop the brownie batter into an 8x8 inch tin lined with baking paper.
- 27Scoop the brownie batter into an 8x8 inch tin lined with baking paper.
- 28Smooth out the batter evenly in the tin.
- 29Smooth out the batter evenly in the tin.
- 30Smooth out the batter evenly in the tin.
- 31Bake in the oven at 190°C (170°C fan) for 20-25 minutes.
- 32Bake in the oven at 190°C (170°C fan) for 20-25 minutes.
- 33Bake in the oven at 190°C (170°C fan) for 20-25 minutes.
- 34Let the brownie cool completely.
- 35Let the brownie cool completely.
- 36Let the brownie cool completely.
- 37For the topping, put dark chocolate in a measuring cup.
- 38For the topping, put dark chocolate in a measuring cup.
- 39For the topping, put dark chocolate in a measuring cup.
- 40Pour double cream over the dark chocolate.
- 41Pour double cream over the dark chocolate.
- 42Pour double cream over the dark chocolate.
- 43Microwave in 30-second bursts (600W) until melted.
- 44Microwave in 30-second bursts (600W) until melted.
- 45Microwave in 30-second bursts (600W) until melted.
- 46Stir the chocolate and cream mixture gently until smooth.
- 47Stir the chocolate and cream mixture gently until smooth.
- 48Stir the chocolate and cream mixture gently until smooth.
- 49Pour the smooth chocolate topping over the cooled brownie.
- 50Pour the smooth chocolate topping over the cooled brownie.
- 51Pour the smooth chocolate topping over the cooled brownie.
- 52Smooth out the topping evenly.
- 53Smooth out the topping evenly.
- 54Smooth out the topping evenly.
- 55Top with sprinkles or mini chocolate Smarties.
- 56Top with sprinkles or mini chocolate Smarties.
- 57Top with sprinkles or mini chocolate Smarties.
- 58Refrigerate for a minimum of 1-2 hours until set.
- 59Refrigerate for a minimum of 1-2 hours until set.
- 60Refrigerate for a minimum of 1-2 hours until set.
- 61Slice the brownie into 16 pieces.
- 62Slice the brownie into 16 pieces.
- 63Slice the brownie into 16 pieces.
Ingredients
- 170 g unsalted butter, melted & cooled slightly
- 170 g unsalted butter, melted & cooled slightly
- 170 g unsalted butter, melted & cooled slightly
- 150 g caster sugar
- 150 g caster sugar
- 150 g caster sugar
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large eggs
- 125 g dark chocolate, melted & cooled slightly
- 125 g dark chocolate, melted & cooled slightly
- 125 g dark chocolate, melted & cooled slightly
- 100 g plain flour
- 100 g plain flour
- 100 g plain flour
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp salt
- 150 g dark chocolate
- 150 g dark chocolate
- 150 g dark chocolate
- 100 ml double/heavy cream
- 100 ml double/heavy cream
- 100 ml double/heavy cream
- sprinkles or chocolate candies
- sprinkles or chocolate candies
- sprinkles or chocolate candies
Equipment
bowlwhisk8x8" tinsievemicrowavespoonknife
Tips
- Bake until the edges are cracked and the middle no longer wobbles.
- Allow to cool fully before adding the topping.
- These brownies are super rich and fudgy and are a great substitute for Cosmic Brownies if they are not available in your area.
- You can use either sprinkles or mini chocolate smartie things to top the brownies