Cosmic Brownies
Fudgy chocolate brownies studded with colorful candy-coated chocolate pieces and topped with a shiny glaze. One-bowl mixing, minimal fuss, maximum visual impact.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces (M&Ms or similar)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt butter in a medium bowl. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth, ~1 minute.
- 3
Stir sugar into cocoa mixture. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each.
- 4
Fold in flour with a few gentle strokes until just combined—do not overmix.
- 5
Stir in three-quarters of the candy pieces, reserving the rest for topping.
- 6
Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center has a few fudgy crumbs, 20–23 minutes.
- 8
Remove from oven. Scatter reserved candy pieces over the warm surface.
- 9
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then lift onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Whisk powdered sugar with 2–3 tbsp water until pourable. Drizzle over cooled brownies.
- 11
Cut into 12 squares. Serve at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- medium mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- toothpick
- wire cooling rack
- small bowl
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