Description
Mickey’s Cosmic Brownies are a fan-favorite treat, loved by both kids and adults alike. These colorful and delicious treats are inspired by the iconic Little Debbie cosmic brownies but with a fun twist – they’re shaped like Mickey Mouse! In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make your own homemade version of these classic brownies.
Ingredients
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Mickey Brownies
- 1 box Krusteaz gluten-free double chocolate brownie mix
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 3-in. Mickey Mouse cookie cutter
Chocolate Ganache
- 2 cups Enjoy Life semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 8 oz. rainbow chip sprinkles
Instructions
Make Cosmic Brownies:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and spray a 9×9 baking pan with baking spray.
- Lay a piece of parchment paper in the pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the water, oil, espresso powder, and egg until combined and fluffy.
- Gradually beat in the brownie mix into the bowl of wet ingredients.
- Spread the brownie batter onto the baking pan.
- Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely.
- Using the Mickey Mouse cookie cutter, cut out 6 mickey mouse heads and place them onto a wire rack.
Prepare Chocolate Ganache:
- Using a small pot, bring the heavy whipping cream and espresso grounds to a simmer.
- Pour over the chocolate chips into a medium bowl.
- Whisk until the melted chocolate is smooth.
- Gradually pour the ganache over the Mickey brownies, making sure the tops and sides are completely covered.
- Sprinkle the rainbow chips over the top and allow the ganache to harden.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
