The cosmic brownies are an invention of the American company Little Debbie, which has enhanced the classic chocolate brownies with a delicious chocolate coating and many colorful sprinkles to make the sweet more appealing, thus becoming the favorite snack of American children. Making them at home is very simple, just combine the classic brownie recipe with a ganache or your favorite chocolate cream!
On the blog, there are other brownie recipes to satisfy all tastes:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 483.94 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 41.11 (g) of which sugars 22.93 (g)
- Proteins 5.65 (g)
- Fat 33.24 (g) of which saturated 16.31 (g)of which unsaturated 9.38 (g)
- Fibers 3.76 (g)
- Sodium 25.83 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 65 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 7 oz 70% dark chocolate
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 eggs (medium)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Half teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 3 oz colorful sprinkles
- 7 70% dark chocolate
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
Tools
- 1 Non-stick baking pan
- 1 Small pot
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Electric whisk
- 1 Sieve
Preparation of the Cosmic Brownies
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If you love chocolate/cocoa desserts don’t miss the CHOCOLATE AND COCOA DESSERT COLLECTION
Start preparing the cosmic brownies by melting the dark chocolate and butter in a small pot over low heat. Once finished, let it cool slightly.
Put the eggs and sugar in a bowl. Whip them with a hand or electric whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Also add the vanilla extract and the melted chocolate and butter, mixing all the ingredients with a spatula.
It’s time for the instant coffee: this ingredient is optional but I recommend using it as it enhances the chocolate flavor.
Continue by adding the sifted all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Carefully mix all the ingredients, making sure no lumps form.
Transfer the mixture to a rectangular or square non-stick baking pan (I didn’t use any fats or parchment paper, use them if needed) and bake the brownie base in a static oven at 350°F for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, start preparing the ganache.
Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a bowl with a tablespoon of instant coffee.
Heat the heavy cream in a small pot: it should almost reach boiling. If you have a kitchen thermometer, let it reach 176°F.
Pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate and mix well until the chocolate is completely melted.
Let the ganache set first at room temperature and then in the refrigerator.
Once set, pour the ganache over the brownies and spread it with a spatula.
Add the colorful chocolate sprinkles.
Divide the dessert into 12 portions and enjoy your cosmic brownies right away!
This recipe is part of a collection along with many others in the BROWNIES AND BLONDIES RECIPES
Cosmic Brownies
Cosmic Brownies
Tips: store the brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They keep for about 5-6 days. I do not recommend freezing them.
Also try the OVERNIGHT PORRIDGE WITH CHOCOLATE AND YOGURT
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