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Fudgy Cosmic Brownie Cookies

These fudgy cookies are topped with chocolate ganache and colorful sprinkles, perfect for a special treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup not high fructose
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder Hershey's Special Dark
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Toppings
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • rainbow chip sprinkles

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2 minutes.
  3. Add egg, vanilla extract, and light corn syrup and mix on low speed until combined.
  4. Add baking soda and salt, mix for another 5-10 seconds until combined.
  5. Add dark cocoa powder and all-purpose flour, mix on medium until combined.
  6. Scoop dough into 1/4 cup sized scoops, roll into balls, then flatten to 1/2" thick discs.
  7. Bake for 11-12 minutes. Do not overbake. Allow to fully cool before decorating.
  8. To make ganache, place chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl.
  9. Heat heavy cream until it begins to bubble, then pour over chocolate chips.
  10. Allow to sit for 3 minutes, then stir until smooth and creamy.
  11. Decorate cookies with 1 tablespoon of ganache and sprinkles. Refrigerate to set.

Notes

For a fudgier texture, refrigerate the cookies before serving. They can also be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days.