Cosmic Brownies Recipe
These Cosmic Brownies are a rich, no-bake treat featuring a fudgy date and walnut base topped with a creamy chocolate ganache and colorful rainbow candy-coated chips. Naturally sweetened with medjool dates and maple syrup, this dessert combines wholesome ingredients with decadent chocolate for an indulgent yet healthier brownie option perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Brownie Base
- 2 cups medjool dates, tightly packed
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup canned coconut cream
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup rainbow candy coated chips
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 9×9 inch square dish with parchment paper, allowing some excess over the edges. This prevents sticking and makes it easier to remove the brownies later.
- Make Brownie Base: In a food processor, combine almond flour, walnuts, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse until walnuts are finely ground to a flour-like consistency. Add pitted medjool dates and blend again until a sticky, cohesive dough forms. Transfer this dough to the prepared dish and press firmly and evenly across the bottom to form the brownie base.
- Prepare Ganache: In a separate bowl, combine chocolate chips, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Scoop all contents of the canned coconut cream (both thick cream and liquid) into another bowl and microwave for 1 minute 45 seconds. Whisk the warmed coconut cream to blend then pour 2/3 cup of it over the chocolate mixture. Let sit 1-2 minutes to soften, then whisk until smooth. If chips aren’t fully melted, microwave for an additional 15-30 seconds and whisk again.
- Assemble Brownies: Pour the chocolate ganache evenly over the brownie base layer. Use a spatula and gently tap the dish on the countertop to smooth the surface. Sprinkle the rainbow candy coated chips evenly on top.
- Chill: Refrigerate the brownies for at least 4 hours or until the ganache layer is set and firm.
- Serve: Using the excess parchment paper, lift the brownies from the dish. Cut into 16 equal squares and enjoy your cosmic brownies!
Notes
- Make sure to use canned coconut cream that contains the thick cream layer, not just coconut milk.
- Medjool dates should be pitted before processing.
- Press the brownie base firmly to ensure it holds together well.
- If you prefer a sweeter chocolate ganache, add a little more maple syrup.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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