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Chocolate crinkle valentines cookies with puppy chow.
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Puppy Love Cookies

This is my favorite chocolate crinkle cookie loaded with mini m&ms and peanut butter chips. Topped off with a chocolate peanut butter ganache AND actual puppy chow, it’s easy to see why they call it puppy love (cookies).
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: puppy love cookies
Servings: 24 medium cookies
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

Chocolate Crinkle Cookie

  • 3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (185g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (58g) granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp corn syrup
  • 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp milk
  • 2 cups (304g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200g) mini Valentine m&ms + plus more for topping
  • 1 cup (200g) peanut butter chips
  • 1 cup (107g) powdered sugar

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache + Toppings

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F (180° C).
  • Using a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until light in color and fluffy in texture.
    3/4 cup (167g) salted butter, softened, 3/4 cup (185g) brown sugar, 1/4 cup (58g) granulated sugar
  • Scrape down the sides and add in the eggs, corn syrup, vanilla and milk. Mix until thoroughly combined.
    2 eggs, 1 Tbsp corn syrup, 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract, 1 Tbsp milk
  • Next, add the flour, cocoa, corn starch, baking soda, and salt. Mix until your chocolate cookie dough forms. The dough will be soft.
    2 cups (304g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (60g) dutch processed cocoa powder, 1/2 Tbsp corn starch, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Add in the m&m candies and peanut butter chips and mix gently just until distributed throughout the dough.
    1 cup (200g) mini Valentine m&ms + plus more for topping, 1 cup (200g) peanut butter chips
  • Portion out the dough using a # 24 scoop (roughly 2 1/2 Tbsp), roll and press powdered sugar onto each ball of dough. Lightly press down on the dough ball before baking.
    1 cup (107g) powdered sugar
  • Bake at 350°F (180° C) for 8-10 minutes until the cookies have flattened, spread and have started to crackle.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 10 minutes prior to transferring to a wire rack.
  • While the cookies are cooling, make the ganache. Measure out the heavy cream into a microwave-safe bowl.
    1/3 cup (79ml) heavy cream
  • Microwave the cream for 1 1/2 minutes or until it is boiling.
  • Remove the bowl from the microwave and add in the chocolate and peanut butter chips. Use a spoon and push the chips around so they are all covered by the heavy cream.
    1/2 cup (100g) chocolate chips, 1/2 cup (100g) peanut butter chips
  • Allow the chocolate and peanut butter chips to sit in the hot cream for 3-5 minutes.
  • After the time is up, use a whisk and stir the chips into the heavy cream until smooth. If some of the chips have not melted, feel free to pop into the microwave for 15 seconds.
  • Spread ganache onto each cookie and quickly top with a few whole pieces of puppy chow, some mini m&ms, and some festive sprinkles.
    1 cup puppy chow (homemade or store bought) , Valentine sprinkles
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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