Description
These Puppy Chow Brownies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a delightful treat. Perfectly indulgent, easy to prepare, and a favorite among dessert lovers, they bring joy to any gathering or party.
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, or whole milk
- 3 cups puppy chow
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, lightly greasing it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until combined. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), and salt until just combined. Fold in 1 cup of chopped chocolate.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chopped chocolate on top. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan.
- In a stand mixer, beat peanut butter and softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, beating until light and fluffy.
- Spread the peanut butter frosting over the cooled brownies and evenly sprinkle puppy chow on top, gently pressing it in to adhere.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Ensure you do not overbake the brownies for the best texture.
You can customize the toppings by adding more chocolate or nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg