Cosmic Brownie Style Cookies Recipe
These Cosmic Brownie Style Cookies combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the chewy delight of cookies, topped with melted chocolate and colorful candy-coated chocolates for a fun, cosmic twist. Perfectly soft and chocolaty, they’re an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Topping
- 1 cup melted chocolate
- ¼ cup candy-coated chocolates
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to combine and incorporate air into the dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chips: Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips until the batter is uniformly combined without overmixing.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place cookie dough portions onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool fully on a wire rack to prevent the topping from melting when applied.
- Spread Melted Chocolate: Once cooled, evenly spread the melted chocolate over the tops of the cookies for a rich, glossy finish.
- Add Candy-Coated Chocolates: While the chocolate topping is still wet, press candy-coated chocolates into each cookie to decorate and add crunch.
- Let Set: Leave the cookies to set at room temperature until the chocolate topping hardens, making them ready to serve.
Notes
- To soften the butter quickly, leave it at room temperature for about an hour or microwave in short bursts.
- Ensure cookies have cooled completely before adding the topping to avoid melting.
- Use room temperature egg for better mixing and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For extra richness, use dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate.
Keywords: Cosmic Brownie Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Brownie Style Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Festive Cookies, Candy Topped Cookies