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Puppy Chow Cookies

Sweet and salty Puppy Chow Cookies are an irresistible treat! Soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, they're perfect for sharing or indulging.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1.25 cups brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups puppy chow frozen*
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
  • Extra puppy chow for pressing on top of cookies
  • Powdered sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

Baking Instructions:

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars - Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 4: Add Peanut Butter, Eggs, and Vanilla - Mix in the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
  • Step 5: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Step 6: Fold in Puppy Chow and Chocolate Chips - Gently fold in the frozen puppy chow and chocolate chips.
  • Step 7: Scoop and Bake - Using a cookie scoop, portion out dough on baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  • Step 8: Sprinkle with Sea Salt - Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each cookie before baking.
  • Step 9: Bake - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown but centers are still soft.
  • Step 10: Cool and Dust with Powdered Sugar - Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Cooling rack

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze cookies for up to three months, layered with parchment paper.
  • For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free butter and peanut butter.