Cosmic Cookies

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Cosmic cookies are like the cookie version of that beloved lunchbox treat we all adore! These chewy chocolate cookies come with a delightful fudge frosting on top and are sprinkled with colorful candies.

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Cosmic cookies are a whimsical and colorful treat that's sure to spark joy with every bite. Picture soft and chewy cookies loaded with a variety of colorful mix-ins, such as rainbow sprinkles, chocolate chips, M&M candies, and maybe even a touch of edible glitter for extra sparkle. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures, with the vibrant colors adding a fun and playful element to the cookie. Whether enjoyed as a special treat for a celebration or just to brighten up an ordinary day, cosmic cookies are a deliciously fun way to satisfy your sweet tooth and spread a little happiness.

Why You Will LikeThis Recipe:

  • Taste: These cookies are delightfully chocolatey and rich without being overly decadent. Plus, unlike the original, there’s no chemical taste—just pure goodness.
  • Looks: They evoke a sense of nostalgia and fun, just like the cosmic brownies you remember from your childhood!
  • Ease: No mixer required here! We start with melted butter instead of softened, making the process even simpler.
  • Time: With only 30 minutes of chilling required, these cookies quickly come together. This short chilling time ensures the dough is thick and sturdy enough to hold the frosting.

Before we dive in, let’s talk about some ingredient choices, especially the types of chocolate we’ll be using:

  • Cocoa powder: For these cosmic cookies, I’ve opted for natural cocoa powder, which is the same kind I use in my cosmic brownies. It offers the best and most authentic chocolate flavor. However, Dutch-process cocoa powder will also work, although you can’t always swap one for the other.
  • Egg + egg yolk: You’ll notice there’s an extra egg yolk in many of my cookie recipes, especially those with a chocolate base, like my inside out chocolate chip cookies. This addition makes the cookies extra tender and chewy. The extra yolk also helps balance out the dryness sometimes caused by cocoa powder.
  • Melted butter: I prefer to start with melted butter instead of creaming it together with sugar. This allows me to intensify the chocolate flavor by blooming the cocoa. Plus, it results in a softer, more tender cookie. An added bonus is that no mixer is needed to combine the dough.
  • Chocolate chips: I use a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips for the frosting. This blend replicates the classic fudgy frosting found on traditional cosmic brownies.
  • Candy chips: You simply can’t have cosmic cookies without those colorful candy toppings! These might be a bit tricky to find in stores, but you can usually get them on Amazon. In a pinch, chopped-up mini M&M’s would work just fine as well!

Note:

  • Once the frosting has set, wrap the cookies tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in an airtight container or ziplock bag before freezing. They’ll stay fresh this way for up to three months.

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