Description
These Homemade Cosmic Brownies are the ultimate fudgy chocolate treat, bursting with colorful sprinkles and mini chocolate chips for a fun and delicious twist. Perfectly moist and rich, these brownies are easy to make and sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 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
Mix-ins and Topping
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove the pan from heat and stir in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to retain a tender texture.
- Incorporate Sprinkles and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in half of the rainbow sprinkles and mini chocolate chips into the batter to distribute the colorful and chocolatey bits evenly.
- Pour Batter and Top: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining sprinkles over the top to create a vibrant cosmic effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 16 squares for serving.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake by removing them a minute or two before the end of the baking time and let them set as they cool.
- You can substitute dark chocolate chips for mini chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
