Description
Delight in these chewy Cosmic Brownie Cookies featuring a rich chocolate base topped with a glossy chocolate ganache and colorful rainbow sprinkles for a fun and festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Ganache
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (used here again for ganache preparation)
Topping
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly until well combined for a flavorful dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. This ensures the dry components are evenly distributed before blending.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Scoop and Shape Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly with the back of a spoon for even cooking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Ganache: While the cookies cool, combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between intervals, until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Top Cookies with Ganache and Sprinkles: Spoon a small amount of ganache onto the center of each cooled cookie, spreading it gently. Immediately sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles for a colorful finish.
- Set and Serve: Allow the ganache to set fully before serving to ensure a luscious topping that complements the chewy brownie base.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft in the center for optimal texture.
- Use parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Ganache can be stored in the refrigerator and gently reheated if necessary.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
