Description
Thick, fudgy chocolate cookies topped with silky ganache and colorful candy-coated sprinkles, inspired by classic cosmic brownies. These bakery-style treats are rich, nostalgic, and completely irresistible.
Ingredients
115 g unsalted butter, softened
200 g granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
95 g all-purpose flour
40 g unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
120 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
120 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (for ganache)
80 ml heavy cream (for ganache)
3 tablespoons rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently until a thick dough forms without overmixing.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into evenly sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Slightly flatten the tops.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft. Cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just steaming. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Spoon ganache over cooled cookies and spread to the edges. Sprinkle rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips on top while ganache is soft.
- Allow ganache to set before serving.
Notes
Substitute dark chocolate for a deeper flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter taste.
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.
Microwave for 8–10 seconds to slightly soften ganache before serving.
Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
