Copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies Recipe IDENTICAL to Store Bought!

I hope this recipe brings as much joy to you all as it did to me! Please let me know if you make them how they turn out! PLEASE READ THE RECIPE FOR IMPORTANT NOTES!

I couldn't actually put a link to my printable recipe on here because of YouTube restrictions so here it is here, and you can copy it into a google docs and print it if you would like:

INGREDIENTS: Note: Please use the weight measurements if possible. Using a kitchen scale is helpful for this recipe. The measurements won't be quite as accurate using volume. YIELDS 20 LARGE BROWNIES.

FOR THE BROWNIES: NOTE: You can 1.5 times the brownie dough part of the recipe for thicker brownies, I think this posted recipe makes them a little thin. However, that would require tons of corn syrup and this size might be more manageable.

75 Grams Melted Butter (About 1/3 cup)

375 Grams Light Corn Syrup. (Around 1 cup + 2 TBSP.) *this recipe replaces sugar with corn syrup, so this is the sugar source. This is essential for the iconic texture. Corn syrup is no worse for you than regular sugar. (Corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup are not the same.)

3.5 TBSP. + half a teaspoon Vanilla extract. *do not add less. It seems like a ridiculous amount but its the secret to the flavor!

338 grams all purpose flour (Around 2 1/2 cups, but measure correctly: Put a spoon or knife and mix the flour to get it airy, then scoop the flour into your measuring cup, and don't pack it in or shake it down. Level it off with a knife.)

18 grams cocoa powder. (About 2 TBSP. + 1 tsp. Cocoa Powder)

Half a tsp. Salt

FOR THE FUDGE FROSTING THAT SETS:

160 Grams milk chocolate chips (Around 1/2 cup Plus 3 TBSP. Normal sized chocolate chips. Keep in mind if you use smaller or larger than regular sized chocolate chips this measurement is not correct and you'll need to go off of weight.)

67 grams Corn Syrup (Around 3 TBSP. + 1/2 tsp.)

11 grams Vanilla extract (2 1/2 tsp. Vanilla)

Colorful sprinkles. You can buy the same sprinkles as the real thing, I used Wilton rainbow chip crunch sprinkles, they are the same!

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2. Melt butter. Combine with corn syrup and vanilla. In a separate bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix. Combine wet and dry, and mix until incorporated.

3. Grease pan and spread dough evenly in a 13 by 9 inch pan. The pan is important because if the brownies are too thick the ratio of brownie to frosting will be off. I use a glass pan, cooking times are based off of glass pans. It will take longer in a metal pan. Bake for around 17 minutes.

4. Let brownies cool while you make the frosting. Have chocolate chips and vanilla ready. In a small saucepan, heat corn syrup on high while stirring until it begins to boil. This will not take long at all. Immediately take off heat and add in chocolate chips. Stir until melted, putting it back on the heat briefly to help them melt. Take off heat and stir in vanilla until smooth. (TIP: Cooking a little longer on the heat after adding the vanilla will yield a firmer frosting, if you think it is too soft. However, don't let it cook too long or the frosting will become hard rather than firm.)

5. Spread over brownies immediately as thin of a layer as possible without holes. It will seem too thin but it is not. It doesn't need to go to any of the ends because your trimming the edges. Sprinkle sprinkles on top.

6. Let the brownies and fudge frosting cool and set for hours or overnight. Once it sets the texture is spot on, but it needs some time to set. Then trim the edges and dig in! Also cover after a few hours to not let them dry out.

TIPS/NOTES:

* The frosting and the brownie compliment each other, so I think it's not too wise to use this recipe and not make the frosting, you really need both.

*regarding cooking time, metal pans take longer to cook, and I don't know how much longer. Because of the chewiness of these brownies, they are not good if undercooked. The toothpick test is useful so make sure the toothpick is clean or there's barely any residue. If using glass as instructed, the edges may be slightly overdone but you cut them off anyway so no worries.

Enjoy!!!