Description
Rich Cosmic Fudgy Brownies are a chocolate dream! Learn how to make these candy-topped squares with my easy, personal recipe. Perfect for any sweet craving.
Ingredients
- Base Brownie Ingredients:
- Unsalted Butter (1 cup)
- Granulated Sugar (2 cups)
- Large Eggs (4)
- Vanilla Extract (2 teaspoons)
- All-Purpose Flour (1 cup)
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (3/4 cup)
- Flavor Boosters:
- Espresso Powder (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Candy Topping Fun:
- Mini M&M’s (1 cup)
- Sprinkles (1/4 cup, optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Pan & Melt the Butter:: First things first, get your oven preheating to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. This makes lifting the brownies out so much easier, honestly! Then, melt your butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Once it’s all liquidy and shimmering, take it off the heat. You don’t want burnt butter, trust me, I’ve done that before and it was a sad, smoky mess.
- Whisk in Sugar & Eggs:: Pour that melted butter into a large bowl. Whisk in the granulated sugar until it’s fully combined and looks a bit glossy. Then, crack in your eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. You’ll see it start to get lighter in color and slightly thicker. This step is key for that fudgy texture, so don’t rush it! I always feel like I’m doing a mini arm workout here, but it’s worth it for these Cosmic Fudgy Brownies.
- Add Vanilla & Dry Ingredients:: Stir in the vanilla extract – ah, that smell! In a separate bowl, whisk together your all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps of cocoa. Then, gently add the dry ingredients to the wet. Mix with a spatula until just combined. This is where I always remind myself: less is more! Overmixing develops gluten, which means cakey brownies, and we are NOT about that life for our Cosmic Fudgy Brownies.
- Pour & Bake the Brownie Base:: Pour your luscious brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with your spatula. Pop it into the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes. You’re looking for the edges to be set, but the center should still look a little moist. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter. Trust your instincts here, hon, every oven is different!
- The Cosmic Fudgy Brownies Candy Topping:: Once the brownies are out of the oven, immediately sprinkle the mini M&M’s and optional sprinkles evenly over the hot surface. The heat from the brownies will slightly melt the chocolate in the M&M’s, helping them stick beautifully. This is my favorite part, watching the colors pop! It’s like creating a little galaxy right in your kitchen. I sometimes get a little heavy-handed with the candies, oops, but who’s complaining?
- Cool & Slice Your Cosmic Fudgy Brownies:: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is the hardest part, I know! But cooling them fully is crucial for clean slices and that ultimate fudgy texture. Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab out. Slice into squares, and there you have it – your very own Cosmic Fudgy Brownies, ready to bring smiles. They’ll smell so good, it’s hard to wait!