Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Copycat Recipe
A rich, fudgy brownie recipe topped with colorful candy-coated chocolate buttons, perfect for parties and chocolate lovers. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and customizable for various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup candy-coated chocolate buttons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl until fully liquid but not boiling, about 1-2 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined and glossy.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle candy-coated chocolate buttons generously on top, pressing gently into the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Use melted butter for a denser, moister brownie. Let melted butter cool before mixing with eggs to avoid scrambling. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies fudgy. Rotate pan halfway through baking if needed. Let brownies cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter; for vegan, use flax eggs and dairy-free chocolate chips; for gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/12th of
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Protein: 3
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