Description
These Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Cookies are a viral TikTok sensation combining the dense, chocolatey goodness of a brownie with the fun, colorful crunch of rainbow chip sprinkles. Soft and chewy with melty chocolate chips inside, these cookies offer the perfect fudgy texture contrasted by a slightly crisp edge, making them an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder (e.g. Hershey’s Special Dark)
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
Add-ins and Toppings
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Rainbow chip sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when the cookie dough is prepared.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to cream together the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating the perfect base for your cookies.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and light corn syrup to the creamed mixture. Mix on low speed until all ingredients are fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate any stuck ingredients.
- Add Leavening and Salt: Incorporate the baking soda and salt into the mixture, mixing for an additional 5-10 seconds to evenly distribute these crucial ingredients.
- Add Cocoa and Flour: Sift or add the dark cocoa powder and all-purpose flour to the mixture. Mix on medium speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain fudgy texture.
- Shape Cookies: Using a ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) scoop, portion out the dough and roll each into a ball. Gently flatten each dough ball to a ½-inch thick disc to encourage even spreading during baking instead of puffing up.
- Bake Cookies: Arrange the cookie discs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 11-12 minutes. The centers might look slightly wet but will set as they cool, so avoid overbaking to keep the fudgy texture.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating with rainbow chip sprinkles, which add a colorful crunch and enhance the cosmic theme.
Notes
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should be soft and slightly fudgy in the center.
- Using light corn syrup helps keep cookies moist and chewy.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chips with milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips based on preference.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal creaming.
- For more even spreading, flatten the cookie dough discs before baking.
- Let cookies cool fully before decorating to prevent melting the sprinkles.
