Ultimate Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Copycat Recipe
A rich, fudgy homemade version of the iconic Cosmic Brownies topped with colorful candy-coated chocolate chips. Easy to make with pantry staples and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (about 180g) mini candy-coated chocolate chips (e.g., M&M’s minis)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch pan lightly or line it with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until just melted, then let it cool slightly.
- Whisk the melted butter with cocoa powder and granulated sugar until completely combined and glossy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour and salt, then gently fold into the cocoa mixture using a spatula. Stop mixing when no flour streaks remain.
- Fold in the sour cream until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
- Sprinkle the mini candy-coated chocolate chips evenly over the top, gently pressing them into the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, starting to check at 25 minutes with a toothpick. Look for a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool the brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
Use parchment paper for easy removal and to prevent sticking. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep brownies fudgy. Start checking brownies early to avoid overbaking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free yogurt instead of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1 of 16 p
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 2
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