Description
Enjoy the rich, fudgy goodness of classic brownies in cookie form with these Cosmic Brownie Cookies. Made with a brownie mix base enhanced by chocolate chips and topped with colorful rainbow candies, these cookies are perfect for a fun dessert that’s quick and easy to prepare. Soft in the center with slightly cracked edges, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping, these treats are sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Brownie Cookie Dough
- 1 box brownie mix (18.3 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache or melted chocolate
- 1/4 cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips or rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until you achieve a soft dough. Then fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly.
- Portion the dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a ball using your hands. Arrange these dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for baking expansion.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges appear set and the centers show a slightly cracked surface, indicating the perfect chewy texture.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Add the topping: Once the cookies have cooled, spoon or pipe the melted chocolate ganache over the top of each cookie. Immediately sprinkle with the rainbow candy-coated chocolates or sprinkles to create the iconic cosmic look.
- Set and serve: Allow the chocolate topping to set before serving for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 15–30 minutes before baking helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- You can use a homemade brownie batter in place of the mix, but ensure it is thick enough to scoop and roll into balls.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- For a gluten-free option, select a gluten-free brownie mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
