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Puppy Chow Cookies

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Puppy Chow Cookies are a soft and chewy dessert inspired by the classic muddy buddies snack mix. These delicious puppy chow cookies combine creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate chips, crunchy cereal pieces, and a dusting of powdered sugar for the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Easy to make and fun to eat, these cookies are perfect for parties, bake sales, or a sweet family treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup rice cereal squares

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  • Mix in the peanut butter until smooth and well combined.

  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

  • Fold in the chocolate chips, then gently stir in the rice cereal squares, being careful not to crush them too much.

  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.

  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

  • While the cookies are still slightly warm, lightly dust them with powdered sugar to give them the classic puppy chow look.

  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Gently fold in the cereal to keep the pieces intact for extra crunch.Avoid overbaking so the cookies stay soft and chewy.For stronger peanut flavor, add 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts to the dough.If the dough feels too soft, chill it for 20–30 minutes before baking.Dust powdered sugar while the cookies are slightly warm so it sticks well.

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