Cosmic Brownies Chocolate Bars (Printable Recipe Version)
Fudgy chocolate brownies layered with creamy frosting and playful candy toppings for a classic bite.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Brownie Ingredients
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½ cup butter
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup light brown sugar
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 eggs
→ Frosting Ingredients
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⅔ cup heavy cream
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⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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2-3 tablespoons candy-coated chocolate chips or miniature M&Ms
# Steps to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
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Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
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Add brown sugar, cocoa powder, and kosher salt to the melted mixture and stir until smooth. Add vanilla extract and whisk in eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 24-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting.
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While the brownies are baking, heat the cream over low heat on the stovetop or in a microwave until steaming. Remove from heat and add the chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
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Stir powdered sugar and cocoa powder into the chocolate mixture until completely smooth. Refrigerate the frosting for about an hour.
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Spread the chilled frosting over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle the frosting with candy-coated chocolate chips or M&Ms. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.