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Cosmic Brownies
Dessert

Cosmic Brownies

1 h 45 minServes 16Nutri-Score E€€
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what you need

Ingredients

16 people
  • semi-sweet chocolate (chopped, divided (113 g for the brownies, 113 g for the ganache))Pantry227 g
  • unsalted butter (divided (142 g for the brownies, 14 g for the ganache))Dairy155 g
  • granulated sugarPantry150 g
  • light brown sugar (packed)Pantry100 g
  • eggs (whole)Dairy2 pieces
  • egg yolkDairy1 piece
  • vanilla extract (divided (2 tsp for the brownies, a splash for the ganache))Pantry10 ml
  • all-purpose flourGrains60 g
  • Dutch process cocoa powderPantry75 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • heavy cream (steaming but not boiling)Dairy120 ml
  • candy-coated chocolate chipsPantry60 g

per serving

Nutrition

177kcal

Carbs
18 g
Proteins
2 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Microwave
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Melt the chocolate and butter

    • Chop the semi-sweet chocolate and place it in a mixing bowl with the unsalted butter.
    • Melt in the microwave until creamy and smooth, stirring as needed.
    Step 1
  2. Whisk in the sugars

    • Add the granulated sugar and the packed light brown sugar.
    • Whisk until combined.
    Step 2
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla

    • Whisk in the whole eggs one at a time.
    • Whisk in the egg yolk and the vanilla extract.
    Step 3
  4. Mix the dry ingredients

    • In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, Dutch process cocoa and salt.
    • Whisk together with a fork.
    Step 4
  5. Fold in the dry ingredients

    • Fold the dry ingredients into the brownie batter without overmixing.
    Step 5
  6. Bake the brownies

    • Pour the batter into a parchment-lined 9x9 inch pan and spread it evenly.
    • Bake at 175 °C for 20 to 24 minutes.
    Step 6
  7. Cool the brownies

    • Let the brownies cool completely on the counter.
    • Then chill them in the fridge before adding the ganache.
    Step 7
  8. Make the ganache

    • Place the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a bowl and gently pour the steaming heavy cream over it.
    • Let it sit, then whisk until smooth.
    • Add the unsalted butter and a splash of vanilla, then whisk again.
    Step 8
  9. Top the brownies

    • Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies and spread it evenly.
    • Sprinkle the candy-coated chocolate chips on top.
    Step 9
  10. Chill overnight

    • Place the brownies in the fridge overnight before slicing.
    Step 10