Copycat Cosmic Brownies

4.95 from 37 votes

Thick, fudgy brownies smothered in silky smooth chocolate ganache, and topped with M&M candies.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings Brownies

Calories 419kcal

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x9 inch pan with foil. Spray with non stick spray.
In a large bowl, melt butter in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Whisk in sugars, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Then whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
Add flour gradually, until combined.
Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Heat heavy cream in a medium sauce pan. Add chocolate chips. Stir occasionally until smooth.
Pour ganache over brownies. Smooth with an offset spatula.
Sprinkle with M&Ms. Refrigerate until the ganache has set.

Ingredient Notes

Cocoa Powder: like the darker color and deeper fudgier flavor of Dutch process cocoa powder.
Flour: Measure your flour by scooping it into the measuring cup, and then leveling off with a table knife. Never dip your measuring cup into the flour, as this will give you too much.
Egg: Bring to room temperature to help everything come together smoothly.
Chocolate Chips: Use good quality chocolate chips for a smooth melt. I like Ghirardelli.

Krystle's Tips

Bake in a pan lined with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Cool Butter: Cool butter slightly so you don't accidentally scramble your eggs.
Don't overmix: Overmixing can lead to tough dense brownies. Mix until the flour is just combined and the white streaks disappear.
Don't Overbake: Insert a toothpick in the center. If the toothpick comes out with a few crumbs, your brownies are done. If you still see raw batter on the toothpick bake for 2-3 more minutes at a time.