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Cosmic Brownie Cookies

Delicious and easy-to-make Cosmic Brownie Cookies, drizzled with silky ganache and topped with colorful sprinkles, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure the butter is softened, not melted.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1 cup cocoa powder Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the ganache frosting
  • 1 cup chocolate Use semi-sweet chocolate.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
For topping
  • Colored sprinkles For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. Once cooled, top each cookie with a dollop of silky ganache frosting and sprinkle with colored sprinkles.

Notes

These cookies stay fresh for about 3-5 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze individual cookies for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for about 15 seconds before serving.