Little Debbie launched Cosmic Brownies in 1999, and they turned 25 in 2024. Make a fudgy copycat version with ganache frosting and rainbow candy chips.
Ingredients
Brownie base
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
6 oz (170g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs plus 1 yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (30g) cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
Ganache topping
6 oz (170g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
1 tbsp corn syrup (for shine)
1/3 cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips
Instructions
1
Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
2
Melt the butter and chocolate together until smooth, then whisk in the sugar.
3
Beat in the eggs, yolk, and vanilla until glossy.
4
Fold in the flour, cocoa, and salt just until combined. Spread in the pan.
5
Bake 22 to 26 minutes, until a toothpick shows moist crumbs. Cool completely.
6
For the ganache, heat the cream, pour it over the chocolate, add corn syrup, and stir smooth.
7
Spread the ganache over the cooled brownies, scatter the rainbow chips, and let set 1 hour before slicing.
