Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg (50g), room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup (40g) rainbow candy coated chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; sift if necessary.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until glossy.
  3. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until no streaks of flour remain.
  4. Scoop the dough into 22 balls, place them on a tray, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Arrange chilled dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly under-baked.
  8. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Combine chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  10. Stir the softened butter into the chocolate mixture for a glossy finish.
  11. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of ganache onto each cooled cookie and immediately press rainbow chips into the glaze.