Copycat Cosmic Brownies

Copycat Cosmic Brownies 

Ingredients:

Brownies:

• 1 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
• 2 eggs
• 3 T milk
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 baking powder
• 1 T cornstarch
• pinch of salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Fudge Icing:

• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 cups powder sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray, set aside.
2. In a bowl or a stand mixer, beat sugars, butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until combined.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. With the mixer on low, alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk. Mix until just combined.
4. Add batter to prepared pan. Use a spatula to smooth the thick batter into an even layer. Bake for 18-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool while you make the icing.
5. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the cocoa powder and mix, whisking away any clumps. Slowly whisk in the milk and vanilla, then the powdered sugar. Pour over the top of the brownies and spread evenly. Sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles or mini M&M's if you have them. :)