COSMIC BROWNIE COOKIES

Jessica — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:14:00 +0000

Cosmic Brownie Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavor of chocolate chip cookies with the nostalgia of Cosmic Brownies. These triple chocolate cookies are a soft and chewy cookie, with a rich flavor that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

These brownie cookies are a perfect addition to any dessert table or a sweet snack for any occasion. The easy chocolate ganache recipe is easy to follow and is the perfect topping for these decadent treats!

Cosmic Brownie Cookies in Popular Culture

Cosmic Brownie Cookies have become a popular treat in recent years, both in the culinary world and in popular culture. These delicious cookies have been featured in various television shows, movies, and even music videos. One of the most notable appearances was in the hit television show “Stranger Things.” In the show, the characters frequently indulge in Cosmic Brownie Cookies as a snack while they work on their investigations. These are also a copycat version of Crumbl’s popular brownie cookie. Although they may not taste exactly the same, it is a great recreation of it!

Overall, Cosmic Brownie Cookies have become a beloved treat in both the culinary world and popular culture. Their unique flavor and colorful appearance make them a fun and festive dessert option that is sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them.

Why you’ll love this Easy Chocolate Cookie Recipe

It is affordable. Even with a little shopping trip to grab the ingredients you may not have on hand, it is still less expensive then a trip to Crumbl. This recipe makes 13 decent sized cookies, so the cost per cookie is actually quite low.
Great for Parties: These cookies are a fun and unique addition to any party or gathering. They are sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
You can adapt them to suit your tastes. Use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or semi-sweet, depending on what you like or have on hand. You can even add as many or as few Chocolate rainbow sprinkles as desired.

Cosmic Brownie Cookie Ingredients

Butter: You will need ¾ cups of unsalted butter for this recipe (this is 1 ½ sticks of butter).

Cocoa powder: Use ⅓ cup of Dutch processed cocoa powder for a rich chocolatey taste. I use this type because it gives the cookies a strong flavor, but you can also use regular unsweetened cocoa powder if that is what you have on hand.

Espresso powder: Adding ½ teaspoon of espresso powder will give a rich chocolatey taste and not leave any coffee taste behind. If you do not have this and want to skip it, that is OK and your cookies will still be amazing.

Chocolate: For even more amazing flavor, you need 8 ounces of milk chocolate (equal to 1 ½ cups of chocolate). You can use dark or white chocolate chips, if you prefer.

Eggs: Using 3 large eggs (room temperature) will give these cookies great texture and taste.

Brown sugar: For a wonderful depth of flavor, add in 1 cup of light brown sugar, packed.

Vanilla extract: Enhance the flavors in these cookies by using 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Flour: The base of this cookie dough is 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour.

Salt: Adding ¼ teaspoon of salt will balance the other flavors in this recipe well.

Chocolate Ganache

Semi-sweet chocolate: You will need 8 ounces (1 ½ cups) of semi-sweet chocolate. You can use a chopped chipotle bar or chocolate chips, whatever you like best.

Butter: Add in ½ cup of unsalted butter to give the topping a rich taste and nice shine.

Heavy cream: For the perfect consistency, you will need ½ cup of heavy whipping cream.

Rainbow sprinkles: For added color and a festive appearance, add in some delicious Chocolate rainbow sprinkles for the topping. This will give them a cosmic brownie appearance.

How to make Cosmic Brownie Cookies

Cookie dough

Begin by placing the butter into a small bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals until melted.

Next, add in the cocoa powder and espresso powder, mix together until it is lump free. Let this mixture rest for a few minutes to cool.

In a separate bowl, microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals until fully melted. Make sure to stir between each interval, mine took about 90 seconds to get completely melted.

Then, in a large mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer, combine the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract and beat together on high speed for 2-3 minutes or until pale and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl.

After that, add the melted chocolate and melted butter to the egg mixture and mix on high speed until fully combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl again.

Now, fold in the dry ingredients, the flour and salt, until they are just combined. Be gentle so that you don’t knock the air out of the cookie dough.

Lastly, use a large cookie scoop to create 12-13 large balls of dough, put them on parchment lined baking pan and place it in the fridge for 1 hour to chill.

Bake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and once the oven is preheated place the cookie sheet into the oven and back for 10-12 minutes.

Chocolate Ganache

In a medium size bowl, place the chocolate pieces and butter, proceed to microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted. Make sure to stir well between each interval.

Then, add in the heavy whipping cream and mix together until fully incorporated.

Let the ganache chill in the fridge for 20 minutes while the cookies are cooling.

Assemble

Once the cookies have cooled and are at room temperature, spread your chocolate over the top of the cookies.

Decorate the tops with chocolate rainbow sprinkles, serve and enjoy!

Decoration and Presentation

Frosting Options: Cosmic Brownie Cookies are already a treat for the eyes with their colorful candy-coated chocolate chips. However, adding frosting can take the presentation to the next level. For a more festive look, try using a bright colored frosting or a fun pattern like stripes or polka dots.

Sprinkle Varieties: Sprinkles are a classic way to add a pop of color and texture to any dessert. Cosmic Brownie Cookies can be decorated with a variety of sprinkles to match any occasion. Rainbow sprinkles can add a fun and playful touch, while metallic sprinkles can give a more elegant look. For a holiday twist, try using seasonal sprinkles like red and green for Christmas or pastel colors for Easter.

Variations of the Recipe: Cosmic Brownie Cookies can be customized in many ways to suit individual preferences. For a more indulgent treat, try adding chunks of your favorite candy bar or drizzling melted chocolate on top. For a healthier option, swap out the all-purpose flour for almond flour, and use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar. Adding different extracts like peppermint or almond can also give a unique flavor to the cookies.

Cosmic Brownie Cookies

Course chocolate, Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Cosmic Brownie Cookies

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Chill 1

Total Time 1 40

Servings cookies

Calories 548kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

Brownie Cookies

¾ cup unsalted butter
⅓ cup dutch processed cocoa powder
½ tsp espresso powder
8 oz milk chocolate chips (1 ½ cups)
3 large eggs room temperature
1 cup light brown sugar packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups All purpose flour
¼ tsp salt

Chocolate ganache

8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (1 ½ cups)
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup heavy whipping cream
Chocolate rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

Cookie dough: Begin by placing the butter into a small bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals until melted. Next, add in the cocoa powder and espresso powder, mix together until it is lump free. Let this mixture rest for a few minutes to cool.
In a separate bowl, microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals until fully melted. Make sure to stir between each interval, mine took about 90 seconds to get completely melted. Then, in a large mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer, combine the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract and beat together on high speed for 2-3 minutes or until pale and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the bottom of the bowl
After that, add the melted chocolate and melted butter to the egg mixture and mix on high speed until fully combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl again. Now, fold in the dry ingredients, the flour and salt, until they are just combined. Be gentle so that you don't knock the air out of the cookie dough. Lastly, use a large cookie scoop to create 12-13 large balls of dough, put them on parchment lined baking pan and place it in the fridge for 1 hour to chill.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and once the oven is preheated place the cookie sheet into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Chocolate Ganache: Place the chocolate pieces and butter into a medium-sized mixing bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted. Make sure to stir well between each interval. Then, add in the heavy whipping cream and mix together until fully incorporated.
Assemble: Let the ganache chill in the fridge for 20 minutes while the cookies are cooling. Once the cookies have cooled and are at room temperature, spread your chocolate over the top of the cookies. Decorate the tops with chocolate rainbow sprinkles, serve and enjoy.

Notes

These brownie cookies will stay fresh for up to 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator to prolong freshness for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

How long are cosmic cookies good for?

You can keep these cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. This should give you plenty of time to savor them every day.

Can I freeze ganache topped cookies?

Yes, these cookies can be frozen, but I must warn you that the chocolate will sweat as they thaw, so if that doesn’t bother you, go right ahead and freeze them. The sweat is normal and is just moisture coming off the cookies. If exposed to a fan or left to rest, the sweat does stop and dry off the cookies too. Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container.

How do Cosmic Brownie Cookies differ from traditional brownies?

Cosmic Brownie Cookies are a unique twist on the classic brownie. While traditional brownies are baked in a pan and cut into squares, Cosmic Brownie Cookies are baked in the shape of a cookie. They also contain colorful candy-coated chocolate chips, which give them a fun and playful appearance.

In terms of texture and flavor, Cosmic Brownie Cookies are similar to a chewy and fudgy brownie. They have a rich chocolate flavor and a soft, cake-like texture. However, the addition of the candy-coated chocolate chips provides a satisfying crunch with every bite.

Do I have to chill the cookie dough?

When recipes request that you chill your cookie dough it is usually for a good reason. That reason is that the flavor gets a bit more time to develop and the cookies taste even more incredible. But the biggest reason is because of the butter/fats in the dough. By chilling the dough we allow the fats to solidify which means your cookies will not spread out as much while baking, so the texture turns out perfectly. This is especially important on warmer days or when your butter is warm or softened.

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Cosmic Brownie Cookies are an incredible fudgy treat, smothered in chocolate ganache and topped with rainbow sprinkles. These homemade brownie cookies are a delightful dessert that are perfect for all the chocolate lovers out there.

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COSMIC BROWNIE COOKIES

Cosmic Brownie Cookies in Popular Culture

Why you’ll love this Easy Chocolate Cookie Recipe

Cosmic Brownie Cookie Ingredients

Chocolate Ganache

How to make Cosmic Brownie Cookies

Cookie dough

Bake

Chocolate Ganache

Assemble

Decoration and Presentation

Cosmic Brownie Cookies

Ingredients

Brownie Cookies

Chocolate ganache

Instructions

Notes

Nutrition

How long are cosmic cookies good for?

Can I freeze ganache topped cookies?

How do Cosmic Brownie Cookies differ from traditional brownies?

Do I have to chill the cookie dough?

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