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Copycat Crumbl Cosmic Brownie Cookies

You may be familiar with Little Debbie's Cosmic Brownies (they were definitely a favorite of mine growing up!). Well, these cookies are a leveled up version of those brownies.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 32 mins
Course Dessert
Servings 5 cookies

Ingredients
  

Cookies

  • 1/4 cup (42 g) vegan chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) vegan butter*, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) nondairy milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (187 g) all-purpose flour (measured correctly*)
  • 1/3 cup (33 g) cocoa powder (measured correctly*)
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Fudge Glaze

  • 2 tbsp (28 g) vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup (42 g) vegan chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1/2 cup (62 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (12 g) cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy milk
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

For topping

  • 2 tbsp vegan rainbow chocolate bits or 1 tbsp vegan sprinkles + 1 tbsp vegan mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 15- or 30-second intervals, then set aside to cool slightly.
  • Add the cubed butter, sugar, and brown sugar to a mixing bowl or the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat with a hand mixer or the stand mixer until creamed.
  • Add the milk and vanilla extract. Beat again until well combined. Beat in the cooled chocolate.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  • Split the dough into five equal pieces and roll into balls. Place on the baking sheet, leaving room in between each.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Make the glaze: Add all ingredients, minus vanilla extract, to a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk often until the mixture is melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Assemble the cookies: Top each cookie with some glaze. Top with some chocolate bits. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Vegan butter: Opt for butter in stick/block form rather than from the tub.
  2. Measuring flour and cocoa powder: Flour and cocoa powder should be measured using the spoon and level method or by weighing them.