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Copycat Cosmic Brownie Cookies

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Copycat Cosmic Brownie Cookies are a rich, fudgy treat topped with chocolate ganache and rainbow chips, inspired by the nostalgic Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips (for ganache)
  • 1/4 cup rainbow candy-coated chips or sprinkles


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make ganache, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
  10. Pour the hot cream over the milk chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  11. Spread ganache over cooled cookies and sprinkle with rainbow candy-coated chips.
  12. Allow ganache to set before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and fudgy.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better consistency.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.