Cosmic Brownies

Cosmic Brownied

A lunch box favorite and much cheaper and much better tasting!





1 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup butter, melted

2 Tbsp. water

2 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 tsp. espresso powder (can use instant cappuccino)

1 1/3 cups flour

3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder

1/4 tsp. salt





Ganache:



1/2 cup heavy cream

7 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Pinch of salt



Topping:



Mini M&Ms or mini rainbow chips







Whisk together sugars, butter, and water. Add eggs, vanilla, and espresso powder.

In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, cocoa, and salt.

Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients - mix well.

Spread brownie batter into a greased, foil-lined 9x13" pan.

Bake at 350* for 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.



While the brownies are baking, bring heavy cream to a low simmer. Watch carefully so it doesn't boil. Just let it bubble a teeny bit. Place bittersweet chocolate in a small bowl and pour heated heavy cream over the top. Top with salt and let sit for a few minutes.Using a rubber spatula, gently mix the chocolate mixture until the chocolate is melted completely and there are no lumps. Gentle mixing will help to prevent air bubbles.When the brownies are pretty much cooled down, top with ganache and spread evenly. Then sprinkle with M&Ms.



Cool in fridge to set. Lift brownies out by the foil and cut into little rectangles.

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