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Courtney Johnson . Dec 12 . 3 years ago Share Post

Puppy Chow Cookies

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I remember having puppy chow for the first time when I lived in Colorado. My friends gave me it to try while we were on a ski trip, and I felt like I had been missing out my hold childhood. From then on puppy chow was a yearly Christmas treat in the Johnson household. You just can’t go wrong with a snack that has peanut butter and chocolate! Since this snack is pretty indulgent, although I could still eat a whole bag of it, I thought I would make some vegan puppy chow cookies out of this brilliant combo.

Ingredients for puppy chow cookies

Dough for the puppy chow cookies

The cookies start with the same base as my vegan chocolate chip cookie dough. I subbed peanut butter in for the coconut cream to add a little extra peanut butter flavor. To that base, I folded in some chex for a little crunch, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips (optional if making vegan). Once the batter comes together, separate the dough into balls. Definitely try that batter because it might be my favorite over the baked cookies. Bake the dough balls and light dust with that well known powdered sugar coating. Then the vegan puppy chow cookies are ready to devour.

I always seem to make puppy chow around Christmas time to give as gifts. I thought this would be a fun way to change up the recipe. They are indulgent cookies that have all my favorite things in one treat, AKA peanut butter and chocolate. These cookies can be made vegan and gluten free. Although they are a little healthier, the vegan puppy chow cookies would make a great christmas gift or treat for coworkers, family, and friends. Now for the real question, do you call the snack muddy buddies or puppy chow? Let me know in the comments and hope you enjoy! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Puppy chow cookies after baking and with powdered sugar

Puppy chow cookies split in half

Close up of puppy chow cookie with powdered sugar

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Vegan Puppy Chow cookies

A cookie with all the best flavors of puppy chow

Prep Time 15

Servings

Calories 123kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegan butter
2 heating tbsp creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup sugar or monk fruit sweetener
1 1/4 cups gluten free flour
1 1/2 tbsp arrowroot
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup plain Chex mix
1/2 cup peanut butter chips omit if making vegan or make homeade
1/2 tsp salt
powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 and line two cookie sheet with parchment paper
Combine butter, peanut butter, and sugar in a large bowl and mix with a hand mixer until smooth.
Fold in arrowroot, baking soda, flour, and salt. Mix till a dough is formed.
Fold in chex, chocolate, and peanut butter chips until evenly combined
Use a cookie scoop to scoop dough and roll into balls
Place on the cookie sheet about 2 in. apart and gently press down.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes depending on how gooey you want the center of the cookies and the edges are golden.
Once the cookies come out, tap the cookie sheet on the stove to flatten them.
Light dust with powdered sugar once the cookies are cooled and for serving
Store in an airtight container for 3-5 day. Microwave before serving to remelt the butter

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g

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