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Cosmic Brownie Cookies

Rich, fudgy cosmic brownie cookies topped with a chocolate ganache and rainbow sprinkles. A fun, nostalgic dessert that tastes just like the classic Little Debbie treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brownie, Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Easy Recipes, The Cooking Mawma
Servings: 12 cookies

Equipment

  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 8 tbsp butter softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream microwaved for 30-45 seconds until bubbling
  • Sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl and with an electric hand mixer on medium speed, cream together butter and both sugars (about 3 minutes).
  • Add egg, vanilla, and corn syrup on low, and mix until egg is just combined (do not overmix).
  • Add baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and flour, and mix on medium until just combined.
  • Shape cookies into balls and flatten to about 1/2 inch thick on parchment paper.
  • Bake for 11-12 minutes.
  • While baking, make the chocolate ganache by combining chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream. Let the cookies cool completely before topping each cookie with 1 tbsp of chocolate ganache and then with sprinkles. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg