Back-to-School Cosmic Brownies
A nostalgic, homemade take on the classic lunchbox treat. Fudgy, rich, and topped with a signature layer of chocolate and colorful candy-coated chips.
Equipment
- 13x9 inch baking pan
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 12 tbsp butter cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup natural cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
Frosting
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp candy-coated chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add both sugars and mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 16–18 minutes (until a toothpick comes out with fudgy crumbs). Cool completely.
- Frosting: In a saucepan over low heat, melt both chocolate chips with heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt. Let cool 5–10 minutes.
- Pour frosting over cooled brownies and spread evenly. Immediately sprinkle candy-coated chips on top. Let frosting set before cutting.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 219, Total Carbs: 27g, Net Carbs: 25g, Fats: 12g, Protein: 3g.
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