Copycat Cosmic Brownies

Preheat oven to 350F (325F convection). Line a 9″x9″ baking pan with parchment paper

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, cocoa, and sugar. Mixture will be dark, wet, and grainy.

Add vanilla and eggs, mixing until well combined.

Add flour, espresso powder, and salt. Stir slowly until just combined.

Add mixture to the prepared 9″x9″ baking pan. Spread flat.

Bake in an oven preheated to 350F (or 325F Convection) for 20-23 minutes, or until wet crumbs stick to a toothpick inserted into the centre and edges are set.

Let cool in baking pan. Now its time to make your chocolate frosting!

Combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave in increments of 30 seconds, stirring after each time interval. Stop heating once the mixture is melted together, approx. 1-1.5 min

Immediately poor frosting mixture on top of brownie layer. Spread until mixture is covering the entire surface of the brownies. Let set for 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator.

Remove from fridge and cut into squares. Garnish with rainbow sprinkles (as desired).

Your Copycat Cosmic Brownies are now ready to serve and enjoy!!