Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies Recipe (2024)

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HOMEMADE Copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies – just like you remember as a kid! Each brownie is 150 calories! This easy to make recipe includes a rich chocolate fudge frosting and rainbow sprinkles on top! Make this brownie dessert to share with your family!

These chocolate brownies covered in rainbow sprinkles bring back memories! I have fond memories of picking out the weekly grocery store snack when I was a kid, most often reaching for a box of Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies! What wasn’t to love about these brownies? They were chocolate! They were soft! They had rainbow sprinkles! They had “Cosmic” in the title! They were so cool!

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Whenever I’m in the grocery store now and I walk by the display of Little Debbie pastries, my eyes always dart to quickly find the Cosmic Brownies. I usually smile quickly and move along. This time though, I decided I was going to make my favorite childhood brownies! Enjoy these HomemadeCopycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies!

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Copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies

2 things always call out to me when you see a cosmic brownie: the frosting and the sprinkles! Let’s talk frosting first!

Little Debbie brownies always have a shiny, rich layer of chocolate fudge frosting on top. We’re making a similar frosting for this recipe that’s going to be just as shiny as the packaged brownies! When you pour the frosting on the brownies let it sit for a few minutes to set completely. You can even put them in the refrigerator for a few minutes to set them quicker!

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The other thing that makes Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies special is the sprinkles! I usedcosmic ball sprinkleson them, as well as added rainbow sprinkles for my own personal touch! The ball sprinkles are a little hard to find, but if you have a baking store they will most likely have them! Amazon of course has them. If all else fails, you could use Sixlets candies!

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Can you put sprinkles in the oven? I recommend not adding the sprinkles on these brownies until after you pull them from the oven – this will result in much brighter colors and prevent your sprinkles from melting!

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How many calories are these Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies?

Each brownie is 150 calories a piece!

Hope you enjoy these homemade Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies and they bring back happy childhood memories!They make the best birthday brownies too!
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Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies Recipe

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HOMEMADE Copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies - just like you remember as a kid! Each brownie is 150 calories! This easy to make recipe includes a rich chocolate fudge frosting and rainbow sprinkles on top! Make this brownie dessert to share with your family!

By: Pamela Reed

serves 16

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Frosting

  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup confectioners powdered sugar
  • rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8x8 pan with nonstick spray.

  • Add butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla to large bowl. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt and baking powder and continue to mix.

  • Pour brownie mix into pan and place in the oven. Bake for 28-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before frosting.

  • When brownies are cooking prepare your frosting. Mix melted butter, cocoa powder, honey and vanilla in bowl. Add powdered sugar and continue to mix until smooth.

  • Pour frosting on top of brownies, smoothing it out with spatula if needed. Immediately add rainbow sprinkles on top. Let frosting set for 10 minutes before cutting brownies into squares and serving.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 150kcal (8%)

Course: Dessert

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  1. Amber says

    The frosting was really thick, and hard to spread. It wasn’t pourable. In fact, I could pick it all up with one hand. Any idea what I may have done wrong? They were still delicious! I cannot have little Debbie brownies anymore because I have developed a peanut allergy, and little Debbie brownies have trace amounts of peanuts. These were really close! Thank you!

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  2. Daniela lopez says

    Question I’m about to make them but realized I only have baking soda can I use that instead of baking powder?

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  3. John says

    These are one of my childhood favorites from the 90s. I would always beg my Mom to buy me at the store, most times she wouldn’t. I was craving them this weekend so made a pan. They taste delicious and just like I remember as a kid. Thanks for satisfying my craving!

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    • Pamela says

      Hey John, I’m glad they tasted just like you remembered as a kid. Thanks for commenting and letting me know you made them!

      Reply

  4. Marty says

    The brownies turned out grey but we had to change the icing recipe a bit because there was too much icing sugar to the mix and it was very clumpy, so we added milk and it got better but other then that they are great.Really suggest!!👍

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    • Pamela says

      Hey Marty, thanks for commenting – I’m so happy you enjoyed these brownies!

      Reply

  5. Ivoryrosette says

    Can I use unsweetened cocoa powder? This recipe looks so good. But only have unsweetened cocoa at the moment.

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    • Pamela says

      Absolutely, that’s usually what I always use. Enjoy these brownies!

      Reply

  6. Monique Ray says

    Hi, I made these today for an after dinner treat. They turned out great the icing was very thick i added a splash of heavy cream and it was just right. Thank you!

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    • Pamela says

      Hey Monique, so happy to hear you liked these brownies! Thanks for commenting and letting me know!

      Reply

  7. Opal says

    My frosting is very thick. I don’t think I can spread it on the brownies. What should I do?!

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    • Opal says

      Never mind! All I had to do was add a little bit more melted butter and it spread on perfectly!

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      • Pamela says

        Great to hear! Hope you enjoyed the brownies Opal!

        Reply

  8. Lorraine says

    Is it baking powder or baking soda ?

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    • Pamela says

      Hey Lorraine, it’s baking powder. Enjoy the brownies!

      Reply

  9. Judy says

    I made these brownies last night with my kids help and they turned out so good! I didn’t have the right sprinkles that cosmic brownies use but I used regular rainbow sprinkles from the store. Thank you!

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  10. Scarlet says

    These looks so thick and rich. My daughter was just asking me to make brownies and I know she will love the fun toppings too.

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  11. Jess @ Gas Stove Girl says

    Absolutely making these tonight! What a fun treat, these make me incredibly nostalgic as well 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Skyla says

      Hi, just wondering how the recipe turned out? Similar to the original? Thanks!

      Reply

      • Monique says

        Yes they were

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Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Little Debbie cosmic brownies? ›

ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP, PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID TO PROTECT FLAVOR, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, WATER, COCOA, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: COSMIC CANDY PIECES (SEMI-SWEET ...

Is there a line in the middle of cosmic brownies? ›

But fear not, the line isn't actually gone. TikTokers have confirmed that the regular six-pack of the fudgy treats does have a line, but that there is no line in brownies sold in 12-pack or the single-serving packages. (I can also personally confirm this. I went to the store and saw the packages with my own eyes.)

Why are my cosmic brownies dry? ›

If your brownies turn out dry, then next time try baking them for 5 less minutes. The best brownie baking practice is to always under bake them. Another reason these cosmic brownies could be dry is because of your elevation: baked goods finish quicker than you expect at a higher elevation.

Are cosmic brownies supposed to go in the fridge? ›

How to Store DIY Cosmic Brownies. I recommend storing your copycat Cosmic Brownies in the fridge. The chocolate ganache can melt if it's left at room temperature. The brownies keep well in the fridge and should stay fresh for several days if kept in a tightly-covered container.

Why is cosmic brownies so good? ›

Cosmic brownies are so dang good because they have that delicious dense, fudgy and chewy texture. So in order to recreate that same richness, I pulled out all the stops to create a brownie just like the real deal. Here's how to achieve that same texture: Use a mix of light brown sugar and granulated sugar.

What are cosmic brownie sprinkles called? ›

They're called “rainbow chip sprinkles” when you're Googling.

Why are they called cosmic brownies? ›

Did you know the galactic treat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies were originally created because of the Cosmic Bowling trend? Yep, these iconic brownies celebrate out-of-this-world with bowling alleys in mind!

Why do my box brownies fall apart? ›

Let Brownies Cool

If you cut into your brownies too early, they will crumble and fall apart. Try placing your pan in the refrigerator to allow enough time for them to cool.

What is the new cosmic brownie? ›

The Little Debbie® Vending Cosmic Brownie is a chewy 4 oz brownie topped with chocolatey icing then sprinkled with colorful candy-coated pieces to make it simply out of this world! The Cosmic Brownies are individually wrapped with calories displayed on the front of the wrap and packed in retail-ready cartons.

Why are Cosmic Brownies so addictive? ›

The most important part of a homemade cosmic brownie recipe is recreating that dense, thick, almost sticky chocolate texture that the brownie had. It is so unique and so ADDICTIVE. And once these brownies are baked, it tastes exactly like them.

Are Cosmic Brownies still being sold? ›

So if you're looking to get your hands on some Cosmic Brownies or Oatmeal Creme Pies, you will have to make a trip south of the border or shop online.

Do Little Debbie cosmic brownies expire? ›

Hello. All Little Debbie products only have a shelf life of 3 - 5 weeks from the bakery / manufacturer. This is a normal time frame for these products.

Who invented the cosmic brownie? ›

What are Cosmic Brownies? Cosmic Brownies, created by snack company Little Debbie, basically summarize a childhood in the 1990s in each bite. They are chewy with a rich, fudgy frosting that's dotted with rainbow crunch sprinkles. They come individually wrapped and are super sweet and quite artificial tasting.

Why are cosmic brownies not in Canada? ›

The McKee Foods Corporation has announced that their sole distributor north of the American border intends to pull their products from store shelves in Canada. That means no more Swiss Rolls, Honey Buns, and Devil Cremes. No more Cosmic Brownies, Fudge Rounds, or Nutty Buddys.

Are cosmic brownies allergy free? ›

Allergy Information: Contains wheat, soy, milk, egg. May contains peanuts, tree nuts.

Do cosmic brownies have high fructose corn syrup? ›

CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SOY FLOUR, COSMIC CANDY PIECES (SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA], SUGAR, CORN STARCH, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, GUM ARABIC, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 3, MILK), ...

Are Little Debbie cosmic brownies dairy free? ›

This product has 2 ingredients with dairy and 1 ingredient that may have dairy.

What are the ingredients in Mr Brownie Galactic brownies? ›

SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL, EGGS, FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, IRON, FOLIC ACID), CHOCOLATE CANDIES [SUGAR, COCOA, BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SKIM MILK POWDER, COLORS (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED CABBAGE, CARMINE, RIBOFLAVINS, BETA CARTENE), SOY LECITHIN GLAZING AGENTS (GUM ARABIC, CARNAUBA WAX AND BEESWAX), NATURAL VANILLA ...

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