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Cosmic Brownie Copycat Recipe 5 Easy Steps for Fudgy Sprinkles Treat

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A fudgy, dense brownie with colorful sprinkles on top that mimics the iconic cosmic brownies, perfect for quick indulgent treats and parties.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (about 75g) heat-safe sprinkles (mix of nonpareils and jimmies)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Pan and Ingredients (5 minutes): Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper with overhang. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Measure all ingredients.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients (2 minutes): Sift together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients (3 minutes): Whisk melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth and glossy.
  4. Bring Wet and Dry Together (3 minutes): Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour, Sprinkle, and Bake (25-28 minutes): Pour batter into pan, smooth top, sprinkle sprinkles evenly. Bake 25-28 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly soft with moist crumbs on toothpick. Cool completely before cutting.

Notes

[‘Use melted unsalted butter for best fudgy texture and flavor; do not substitute with oil.’, ‘Watch bake time closely to avoid dry or cakey brownies; start checking at 25 minutes.’, ‘Use heat-safe sprinkles to prevent melting or bleeding colors.’, ‘Let brownies cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbly pieces.’, ‘Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal from pan.’, ‘Variations include peanut butter swirl, mint chocolate version, gluten-free and dairy-free options, or sprinkle-free with chocolate chips.’]

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