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Cosmic Brownies are fudgy brownies topped with chocolate ganache and colorful candies. They are so rich and delicious and taste even better than the Little Debbie version!
If you love Little Debbie copycat recipes, I have recipes for Fudge Rounds and Oatmeal Cream Pies.
The other day I went to the gas station down the road for my daily Diet co*ke (which is really just an excuse for me to get out of the house for a few minutes) and when I walked past the Little Debbie display, the Cosmic Brownies were calling my name.
So I bought one. And then I couldn’t stop thinking about them.
I originally posted this recipe back in 2011 so I used my random craving as an excuse to update the pictures and let me tell you, they are so delicious.
I love a fudgy, chewy brownie and these are perfect. Plus a ganache and crunchy candies?! I’m obsessed with them.
Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe
- They are so delicious and may be even better than the Little Debbie ones we all know and love.
- The fudgy brownies with the smooth ganache on top is texture perfection! Plus, the crunchy candies on top add even more!
- It’s a really easy recipe! I know ganache sounds fancy but it’s just heating up heavy cream and pouring the hot cream over chocolate. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the brownies to cool so you can add the ganache.
Ingredients
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar – the brown sugar adds additional moisture that using all granulated sugar wouldn’t give. It also adds that delicious brown sugar flavor.
- Butter – these brownies call for butter instead of oil because butter tends to make a fudgier brownie.
- Eggs – make sure your eggs are at room temperature before beginning.
- Vanilla
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – the actual brownie part of this recipe only uses cocoa which means no melting chocolate!
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Heavy cream – this is going to be used to make the chocolate ganache that goes on top of the brownies.
- Bittersweet chocolate – this is going in the ganache. I like to use a bittersweet chocolate because the brownies themselves are super sweet but you can use a semisweet chocolate if you prefer.
- Colorful candies or sprinkles – I use these candy coated chocolate chips because they are very close to what they use on the Little Debbie brownies
How To Make Cosmic Brownies
- Combine wet ingredients. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together; add eggs and vanilla
- Combine dry ingredients. Stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt
- Combine wet and dry. Add flour mixture to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Transfer. Pour into a 9×13-inch pan
- Bake. Bake about 18 minutes
How To Make Chocolate Ganache
- Make ganache. Heat heavy cream over low heat until hot. Pour over chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for several minutes; stir until smooth.
- Decorate. Pour the ganache over the cooled brownies; top with colorful candies.
- Chill and serve. Chill until ganache is set; slice and serve.
How Long Are They Good For?
Typically brownies are good for up to 4 days. These Cosmic Brownies need to be stored in the refrigerator (because of the ganache) – make sure to store them in an airtight container.
Can You Freeze Them?
You can freeze these brownies for up to 3 months. I recommend wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and then putting them in freezer ziploc bags.
When you are ready to enjoy them, let them defrost for a couple hours at room temperature.
More Brownies
- Classic Brownies
- Nutella Brownies
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies
- Rocky Road Brownies
- Mississippi Mud Brownies
- Peppermint Chip Brownies
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📖 Recipe
Yield: 20 servings
Cosmic Brownies
Cosmic Brownies are fudgy brownies topped with chocolate ganache and colorful candies. They are so rich and delicious and taste even better than the Little Debbie version!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the ganache:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 7 ounce bittersweet chocolate
- pinch of salt
- colorful candies or sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, then lightly grease. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugars, butter and water with a whisk. Stir in the eggs and vanilla.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir the dry mix into the wet mixture and stir to combine. With a rubber spatula, spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the pan comes out mostly clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- When the brownies are mostly cool, make the ganache. Place the chocolate in a bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the cream just to a simmer. Don't boil it, just wait till you see little bubbles starting to form around the edges.
- Remove from the heat and pour over the chocolate. Sprinkle with the salt and let sit for a couple minutes.
- Gently stir with a rubber spatula until all of the chocolate is melted. Cool slightly.
- When the brownies are cool, pour the ganache over and spread it evenly over the top. Sprinkle colorful candies on top.
- Let sit until ganache has set.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 249Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 3gSugar: 21gProtein: 5g
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k8 says
im actualy eating a little debbies cosmic browine right now! I will have to try this recipe in the future! I love little debbies little snacks, they are great for kids, and beautiful for a late night snack! *SMACK*
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Callie Cleare says
These look amazing! I was thinking for the candy topping you could do nerds? they would have that crunch and color but idk about the taste.
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natalie (the sweets life) says
do you store these in fridge? and are they good for several days? want to make this week!
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amanda says
I store everything in the fridge but I’m assuming that there’s enough sugar in these to preserve them for a few days if you left them on the counter. And yes, definitely good for a few days! They stayed nice and soft for me.
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Erin @ Making Memories says
I can’t wait to make these! My son LOVES Cosmic Brownies!!! Thanks so much!
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Bridget says
This is the same recipe that’s on the nestle cocoa powder container! Just substituted 2/3 brown sugar instead. That is my favorite recipe. I’ll have to try your adaptation.
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amanda says
Oh really? No wonder it’s so good! Thanks for reading and commenting! :)
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Marcia says
The brownie part was really good, but I didn’t like the ganache. Will probably use semi-sweet chocolate instead of bitter-sweet chocolate next time. It was just too bitter for my taste. Used walnuts instead of the sprinkles.
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Lane says
Oh my goodness, I just made these brownies last night, and I already had one for breakfast this morning! They are BEYOND delicious. Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe! :)
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CASL says
You are my hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!….. in México is not very easy to find them!!… I want to cry!….. so excited I will buy all the ingredients and let you know how did it go!
Thank you soooooo much!!Reply
Delishhh says
Oh those brownies look amazing! So where are you moving?
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Melanie Flinn says
Great, now I want to make these. NOW.
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