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Puppy Chow Brownies

These decadent brownies combine fudgy chocolate squares with a crunchy peanut butter cereal topping.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026
Puppy Chow Brownies
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
25 minutes
Total
40 minutes
Serves
9

If you love the classic muddy buddy snack mix, these brownies will be your new favorite treat. They take a rich and chewy brownie base and layer it with that iconic chocolate and peanut butter cereal coating you know and love.

These are perfect for parties or anytime you want a fun dessert that feels extra indulgent. Make sure to let the brownies cool completely before adding the topping so the chocolate stays set and crunchy.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups corn square cereal
  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8 inch square baking pan.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, then stir until smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.

  4. 4

    Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

  5. 5

    Let the brownies cool entirely.

  6. 6

    In a large bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth.

  7. 7

    Gently fold in the cereal until every piece is coated in the chocolate mixture.

  8. 8

    Add the powdered sugar to the bowl and toss until the cereal is coated and powdery.

  9. 9

    Spread the cereal mixture evenly over the top of the cooled brownies and press down slightly so it sticks.

💡 Tips

Store these in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the cereal crunch, or keep them in the fridge if you prefer a firmer texture. You can drizzle extra melted chocolate over the top if you want to make them look extra fancy for guests.

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