Fudgy, chocolatey, and adorable, these cosmic brownies are ten times better than store-bought.
A classmate had one in her lunch almost every day and she gave me a piece to try.
I was hooked after that first bite.
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As Ive gotten older, my taste has evolved but my yearning for nostalgia is steadfast.
With that in mind, I present these: an upgraded, homemade version of a Cosmic Brownie.
Plus, they store well in the refrigerator, making them a wonderful make-ahead dessert for get-togethers.
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What are Cosmic Brownies?
Little Debbies Cosmic Browniesare inspired by cosmic bowling.
Cosmic bowling (or glow bowling as I knew it growing up) is outer space-themed, glow-in-the-dark bowling.
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Think black lights, lasers, and lots of bright, neon colors against a dark bowling alley.
The colorful sprinkles set against the dark chocolate color of the fudgy brownie mimics this iconic look.
Upon re-tasting the store-bought version, I realized how crumbly yet sort of doughy the original is.
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I also never realized how un-chocolate-y they are.
I knew I could do better.
Using a combination ofDutch-process cocoa powderand melted bittersweet chocolate ensures these brownies are undeniably chocolatey.
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Moreover, the brownies come out beautifully fudgy with a moist, soft crumb.
You just need a little bit of patience and the right knife.
When aiming for clean slices,letting your brownies cool completely is crucial.
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I think the true key to getting the cleanest cuts lies in the way you use your knife.
Moreover, a hot, dry knife will always result in a cleaner slice.
Lightly spray the pan once more, taking care to grease the parchment and sides.
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Remove from the heat.
Add the cocoa powder and oil to the hot butter and whisk to fully incorporate and bloom the cocoa.
Add the chopped bittersweet chocolate and whisk until fully melted and combined.
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Set aside to cool slightly while you whisk the egg mixture.
Scrape the chocolate mixture into the bowl with the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt to combine.
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Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture and whisk until just combined.
Its okay if there are some flour streaks.
The brownie batter will be on the thicker side.
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Once the brownies settle, they are typically ready.
Cool the brownies completely in their pan set over a wire rack, about 1 hour.
Once the brownies are cool, make the ganache.
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Combine the chopped chocolate and pinch of salt in a small bowl or large glass measuring cup.
Lift the brownies out of the pan by the parchment overhang and transfer to a cutting board.
Its okay if it doesnt look completely smooth at first.
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The ganache will settle into itself.
take a stab at avoid pushing the ganache over the sides.
Top the ganache with the candy-coated chocolate chip sprinkles as desired.
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Then, cut each half into 4 pieces with the indentation running crosswise to yield 8 bars total.
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