Description
Delight in these decadent Cosmic Brownie Cookies, a rich chocolate treat baked to perfection and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and colorful rainbow sprinkles. Perfectly fudgy and irresistibly indulgent, these cookies combine the classic brownie flavor with a fun, festive twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Ganache & Topping
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Rainbow sprinkles, as desired
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy. This aerates the dough for a tender cookie.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix the eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth, consistent batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to distribute the leavening and cocoa evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can toughen cookies.
- Scoop and Shape Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Slightly flatten each ball with the back of a spoon for an even bake.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prepare Ganache: While the cookies cool, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the ganache becomes smooth and glossy.
- Decorate Cookies: Spoon a small amount of the warm ganache onto the center of each cooled cookie and gently spread it out. Sprinkle rainbow sprinkles over the ganache for a colorful, festive finish.
- Set Ganache and Serve: Allow the ganache to set at room temperature before serving to ensure a perfect bite and enjoyable texture.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, consider using Dutch-processed cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa powder.
- You can substitute the semisweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips according to your preference.
- If you prefer a dairy-free ganache, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
