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Cosmic Brownie Style Cookies Recipe

4.8 from 95 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
  2. 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.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to combine and incorporate air into the dough.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool fully on a wire rack to prevent the topping from melting when applied.
  7. Spread Melted Chocolate: Once cooled, evenly spread the melted chocolate over the tops of the cookies for a rich, glossy finish.
  8. Add Candy-Coated Chocolates: While the chocolate topping is still wet, press candy-coated chocolates into each cookie to decorate and add crunch.
  9. 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