Ultimate Fudgy Cosmic Brownies
These Ultimate Fudgy Cosmic Brownies are a quick and easy 5-ingredient dessert with a rich, fudgy texture and colorful candy-coated chocolates that add a fun crunch. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or any sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (90g) cosmic candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts until fully melted, about 1 minute total. Let it cool slightly.
- Pour the melted butter into a large bowl and whisk in the granulated sugar until combined and slightly glossy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and slightly thick.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Scatter the cosmic candy-coated chocolates evenly over the top, gently pressing a few into the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, starting to check at 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out and slice into 9 squares.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies. Start checking for doneness at 20 minutes to prevent overbaking. Let brownies cool completely before slicing for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free candies. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/9th of
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 3
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