These Cosmic Brownie Bites are soft and chewy, tastes like their full-size counterparts, and are the perfect bite-size snack. They are great for parties, potlucks, after dinner dessert, or when a chocolate craving hits.
If you’re alive, you’ve probably had a Cosmic Brownie. Those little bites have been a staple of childhood snacking since time out of mind, and while some seem to outgrow them, I never did. Throughout my adult life, I continued to buy boxes of those delicious treats for my family and myself. These days, however, I find it more enjoyable and far tastier to create my own version of my favorite treat, Cosmic Brownie bites.
Cosmic Brownie Bites
These delicious, frosted chocolate cookie bites start with a simple brownie batter that comes together in just a few minutes and bakes up nice and fudgy. I cook them until just slightly cracked and let them cool. Then, I top them with an easy chocolate glaze and rainbow chip sprinkles to create a look and flavor that’s so good that I’d call it even better than the original.
Why You’ll Love This Cosmic Brownie Bites Recipe
- The bite-size portion is great when you have a craving but want to over indulge.
- They are easy to make, and this recipe makes a lot.
- One bite, and the whole family will be wanting to devour every last one of these soft and chewy brownie bites.
Cosmic Brownie Bites Ingredients
- Unsweetened Coca: Cocoa gives these brownie bites their rich, deep chocolate flavor.
- Melted Butter: Melted butter adds richness and the fat content necessary to make these brownies moist and fudgy.
- Honey: Honey naturally sweetens the brownies and adds a wonderful flavor undertone.
- Chocolate Melting Wafers: Chocolate melting wafers create the classic chocolaty top of Cosmic Brownies.
- Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles: I use Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles to add the colorful decoration we all remember about the classic brownies.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
How to Make Cosmic Brownie Bites
1: Whisk the dry ingredients and set aside.
2: Beat the wet ingredients until combined.
3: Mix the wet and dry ingredients with clean hands until just blended.
4: Roll or scoop out the dough into ½-inch balls and place them on greased cookie sheets. Flatten a bit with the back of a spoon.
5: Bake until slightly cracked, then set them aside to cool on a wire rack.
6: Melt the chocolate wafers and dip the tops of each brownie bite into them. Top with Rainbow Crunch sprinkles, let the top set, and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Mix your brownie batter until just combined and no further. This keeps them as tender as possible.
- The easiest way to mix this batter is by hand. You can simply wash your hands and mix or use gloves.
- If you elect to roll the dough into balls by hand, be sure to grease your hands to prevent sticking.
- Remove the brownies as soon as the tops begin to crack. Don’t overbake them.
- Fully cool your brownies before dipping the tops in the melted chocolate. This helps the chocolate stay in place.
Variations
- Use Dutch Process cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor without bitterness.
- You can add a bit of instant coffee for a richer, deeper flavor.
- I love Wilton Rainbow Crunch Sprinkles, but any multi-colored sprinkles will work.
- Make full-size brownies by using a brownie pan instead of rolling the dough into bites.
What to Serve with Mini Cosmic Brownie Bites
Fresh fruit, chocolate, vanilla, and anything with a crust are always an excellent pairing with chocolate, so choose any of your favorites from those categories to pair with these delicious brownie bites. Of course, brownies are always wonderful with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea, as well.
Recipe FAQ
Cosmic brownie bites are a bite-sized copycat version of classic Cosmic Brownies.
These brownies don’t need to be refrigerated. In fact, they shouldn’t be refrigerated. The cold, dry air in the refrigerator will dry them out.
These brownies will last for up to a week in the refrigerator.
Yes, you can. Brownies are freezer-friendly and will last for up to 2 months when stored properly.
How to Store Leftover Mini Brownie Bites
Store these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, wrap the bites in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 2 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.
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This cosmic brownie recipe is rich and chocolaty and takes the classic childhood treat to an entirely new place. Making these bites at home delivers as much nostalgia as it does flavor, and these brownies are always a hit. With easy prep and baking and a flavor that’s as good or better than the original, this delicious take on a classic is one you’ll fall in love with.
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Cosmic Brownie Bites
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 1½-2 cups chocolate melting wafers
- Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease two cookie sheets.
Mini Brownie Cookies
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix sugar, butter, honey, vanilla, and egg whites until combined. Add to the flour mixture. With your clean hands, mix dough just until blended.
- With your lightly greased hands, roll dough into approximately ½ inch balls, or use a ½-inch cookie scoop, and place on greased cookie sheets. Flatten each brownie cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake just until brownies are slightly cracked, approximately 5-6 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
Melted Chocolate Topping
- Once cookies have cooled completely, melt chocolate wafers and dip each cookie into the melted chocolate and top with candy sprinkles.
Notes
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- Mix your brownie batter until just combined and no further. This keeps them as tender as possible.
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- The easiest way to mix this batter is by hand. You can simply wash your hands and mix or use gloves.
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- If you elect to roll the dough into balls by hand, be sure to grease your hands to prevent sticking.
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- Remove the brownies as soon as the tops begin to crack. Don’t overbake them.
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- Fully cool your brownies before dipping the tops in the melted chocolate. This helps the chocolate stay in place.
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