CopyCat Cosmic Brownies

I'm always on the lookout for a new amazing brownie recipe, so when I came across this one, I was totally on board.  I don't buy snack cakes or things like that, but I've had them years and years and years ago and remember enjoying them.  I could totally go for that stuff now, but so far my willpower has prevailed.  I just make them at home.  Which doesn't count, right?  These brownies

CopyCat Cosmic Brownies

Brownies:
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup all purpose flour

Ganache:
3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup mini M&Ms

Preheat the oven to 350F.  Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.  Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until well blended.  Carefully whisk in the cocoa powder until combined, then whisk in the flour until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.  Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.  Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with moist crumbs.  Remove brownies from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.

For the ganache, place the semi sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.  Pour the whipping cream over the chocolate chips.  Heat the chocolate and cream in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.  Spread the ganache over the cooled brownies and smooth the top.  Sprinkle the M&Ms over the ganache.  Place the brownies in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the ganache has set up.  Cut into bars.  Makes 16 brownies.

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy