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Cosmic Brownie Cupcakes

How to make your own homemade Cosmic Brownie Cupcakes. An easy and simple recipe for when you are craving the nostolgic treat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cool time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownies, chocolate cupcakes, Copycat Recipe, cosmic brownies, cupcakes
Servings: 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

For the cupcakes -

  • 1 ½ c sugar
  • 1 ½ c flour
  • ¾ c Hershey’s dark cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 t baking powder
  • ½ t salt
  • ¾ c milk
  • ¾ c water
  • ¼ c oil
  • 1 t vanilla

For the topping -

  • 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ c heavy cream
  • Candy coated chocolate chips

Instructions

For the Cupcakes -

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with cupcake liners, set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
  • Add in the eggs, milk, water, oil and vanilla. Mix well - scraping down the sides and mixing again.
  • Divide the batter between the cupcake liners and fill until about 1/2 -⅔ full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 14-15 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool before decorating.

For the Topping -

  • In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and chocolate chips. Heat in the microwave for one minute. Stir well until the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool slightly before decorating.
  • To decorate - scoop a spoonful of chocolate ganache over each cupcake and spread evenly over the top.
  • Sprinkle the candy coated chocolate chips over the ganache.

Notes

Storage: Cupcakes should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.