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Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Cookies

Nostalgic, ultra-fudgy dark chocolate cookies topped with a rich chocolate ganache glaze and vibrant rainbow candy bits.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips plus extra for topping
Chocolate Glaze
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the rainbow candy chips.
  5. Scoop 3-tablespoon mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2-3 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
  6. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the glaze, microwave chocolate chips and heavy cream in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and glossy. Let cool for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  8. Spoon warm glaze over the cooled cookies, spreading it slightly. Immediately top with extra rainbow candy chips. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can freeze unglazed cookies for up to 3 months.