Description
These Puppy Chow Brownies are a delicious twist on classic brownies, featuring rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter frosting, and a crunchy puppy chow topping. Ideal for parties or a sweet treat at home, this recipe is simple to follow and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups chopped chocolate, divided
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 3 cups puppy chow
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), and salt until just mixed. Fold in 1 cup of the chopped chocolate.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and top with the remaining ¼ cup chopped chocolate. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow cooling completely in the pan.
- In a stand mixer, beat the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, then mix until fluffy.
- Spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the brownies once cooled.
- Sprinkle puppy chow over the frosting, gently pressing it down to adhere.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before frosting for best results.
Feel free to adjust the amount of puppy chow based on your preference.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg