Dessert

The Best Cosmic Brownies Recipe: Easy Copycat Delight Recipe

Byluca Carter December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Introduction

These cosmic brownies are a fun, colorful twist on classic chocolate brownies. With a rich cocoa base topped with creamy ganache and candy-coated chocolate sprinkles, they offer a delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

The image shows several chocolate brownies cut into square pieces, each with a glossy dark chocolate top layer decorated with small round colorful candy sprinkles in yellow, purple, blue, and pink. The brownies have two visible layers: a thick, dense, dark brown cake base with a slightly crumbly texture, and a thinner, smooth, shiny chocolate frosting layer on top. The brownies are arranged on white parchment paper over a white marbled surface, with some crumbs scattered around. In the background, there is a blurred white cup filled with coffee, adding to the cozy setting. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup brown sugar

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 egg (room temperature)

1 egg yolk (room temperature)
1 tablespoon honey
1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
Candy coated chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until fully combined and smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, honey, and vanilla extract, whisking for about one minute to blend well.

Step 4: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
Step 6: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan while you prepare the ganache.

Step 7: To make the ganache, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Step 8: Slowly whisk in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Step 9: Pour the ganache evenly over the cooled brownies and let it set for about 20 minutes.

Step 10: Sprinkle the top generously with candy coated chocolate sprinkles before slicing and serving.

Tips & Variations

Use room temperature eggs and cream for a smoother batter and ganache.
For a nutty twist, add 1/2 cup chopped nuts to the batter before baking.

Try white chocolate chips instead of semisweet for a different flavor.
To intensify the chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.

Storage

Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week. If refrigerated, bring the brownies to room temperature before serving or warm briefly to soften the ganache.

How to Serve

The image shows several square chocolate brownies placed on a sheet of crinkled white parchment paper over a white marbled surface. Each brownie has one thick layer with a moist, dark brown interior and a smooth, glossy chocolate frosting layer on top. Brightly colored round sprinkles in purple, yellow, blue, and pink are scattered on the frosting. In the background, a white cup filled with dark coffee sits next to more brownies on a white square plate. The overall scene is bright and clean, highlighting the rich, dark texture and colors of the brownies, photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different pan size?

An 8×8 inch pan is ideal for this recipe. Using a larger pan will make the brownies thinner and affect baking time. Adjust baking time accordingly if using a different size.

What can I substitute for heavy cream in the ganache?

You can use full-fat coconut milk or half-and-half as alternatives to heavy cream. This will slightly change the texture and flavor but still create a creamy ganache.