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Cosmic Brownie Cookies Recipe

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These Cosmic Brownie Cookies are an indulgent twist on the classic childhood favorite, featuring rich chocolate cookies topped with a glossy semi-sweet chocolate ganache and colorful cosmic brownie sprinkles. Perfect for chocolate lovers craving a fudgy, flavorful dessert.

Ingredients

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For the cookies:

  • 1 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 1 cup cocoa powder (dark chocolate preferred)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

For the ganache frosting:

  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (baking chocolate bars or chips)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cosmic brownie sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cookie dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the eggs and mix on low speed until fully combined. Incorporate the flour, corn starch, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt on low speed until the dough is thoroughly mixed.
  2. Scoop and chill the dough: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a medium cookie scoop (about 2-2.5 tablespoons), portion out 20 even cookie dough balls onto the sheet. Refrigerate the dough balls for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
  3. Bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Space the chilled dough balls about 2 inches apart on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges are just set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Make the ganache: While the cookies cool, break the chocolate into pieces if using bars and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream on the stove over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes. Add vanilla extract, then whisk gently until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool for 15-30 minutes until spreadable.
  5. Frost the cookies: Once the cookies have fully cooled, spread 2-3 tablespoons of ganache evenly over the top of each cookie, leaving about ¼ inch of edge exposed. Sprinkle cosmic brownie sprinkles over the ganache. Serve immediately or refrigerate to set the ganache completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough before baking helps to enhance flavor and reduce cookie spreading.
  • You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips for the baking chocolate in the ganache if desired.
  • Allow the ganache to cool to a spreadable consistency to avoid melting the cookies.
  • If you prefer a firmer ganache topping, refrigerate the frosted cookies until set.
  • Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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