Description
Puppy Chow Brownies offer a perfect blend of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and a delightful crunch. Ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth while easy to make!
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 the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until combined. Stir in flour, cocoa, espresso powder if using, and salt. Fold in 1 cup of chopped chocolate.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chopped chocolate on top. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, 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. Add powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and heavy cream. Beat until fluffy.
- Spread the peanut butter frosting over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle puppy chow on top, gently pressing it into the frosting.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before adding the frosting.
For extra chocolate flavor, use a mix of chocolate types in the frosting.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg