Description
These irresistible cosmic brownie cookies blend nostalgic childhood treats with grown-up chocolate indulgence. Rich fudgy rounds packed with colorful sprinkles deliver pure dessert magic that delights both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cookie Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 grams) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor and Decoration Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (85 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (40 grams) rainbow candy-coated chocolate sprinkles (like mini M&Ms or rainbow chips)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a luxurious cookie base by thoroughly blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and light. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring complete integration.
- Gently fold sifted cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt into the creamy mixture, transforming it into a soft, malleable dough with rich chocolate undertones.
- Craft uniform cookie spheres using a medium cookie scoop, carefully positioning each dough ball approximately two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, watching for slightly underdone centers and set edges – this ensures a delightfully soft texture.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare a silky ganache by melting chocolate chips and heavy cream in short microwave intervals, stirring between each to achieve a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Artfully spread a thin layer of ganache across each cooled cookie, creating a decadent chocolate surface.
- While the ganache remains wet, generously sprinkle rainbow candy-coated embellishments across the cookies.
- Permit the ganache to set naturally at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, or expedite the process by briefly chilling in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Softening butter beforehand ensures smooth, even mixing and prevents lumpy dough texture.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps cookies maintain better shape and prevents excessive spreading.
- Using high-quality cocoa powder dramatically enhances the rich chocolate flavor of these decadent cookies.
- For gluten-free variation, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more seamlessly, creating a more consistent cookie dough with better overall texture.
- Rotate baking sheets halfway through cooking to guarantee uniform browning and prevent uneven baking spots.
- Measure sprinkles carefully to avoid overwhelming the delicate ganache topping and maintain a balanced visual appeal.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to preserve their soft, fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg