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Muddy Buddy Cookies Recipe

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Muddy Buddy Cookies combine the rich creaminess of peanut butter with a delightful crunch of muddy buddies cereal coated in a smooth chocolate ganache. These soft cookies are baked to golden perfection, then topped with velvety chocolate and a dusting of powdered sugar, making them an irresistible treat perfect for snack time or dessert.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural peanut butter)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Ganache & Topping

  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate bar (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup muddy buddies (leftover, store bought, or homemade as noted)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line large baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking. If you don’t already have muddy buddies ready, prepare a batch as referenced in the notes.
  2. Cream the butters and sugars: In a large bowl, use a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to beat the unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat wet ingredients: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the creamed mixture and continue beating for another 1-2 minutes until the batter becomes light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl’s sides and bottom as needed to ensure even mixing.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture with the mixer running on low speed. Mix until just combined, scraping down sides as necessary.
  5. Scoop and bake: Using a large cookie scoop (approximately 3 tablespoons), drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Roll each portion into a ball and gently press the tops flat with your palm. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges turn slightly golden and the tops are set. Immediately after baking, press the tops lightly with a large-rimmed glass to create a perfect circular pattern. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Make the ganache: Place the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a medium heat-safe bowl. Heat the heavy cream in the microwave in 30-second intervals until very warm but not boiling, approximately 60 seconds total. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Stir gently until the ganache is smooth, then allow it to rest for another 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  7. Decorate the cookies: Spoon the ganache over the cooled cookies, spreading it towards the edges but leaving the outer rim plain. Immediately sprinkle the muddy buddies over the chocolate-coated top, and dust lightly with powdered sugar. Let the cookies set at room temperature for at least one hour to allow the ganache to firm up; refrigerate to speed up this process if desired.

Notes

  • Muddy buddies are a popular snack made from coated cereal pieces, also known as Puppy Chow. Store-bought or homemade versions work well for the topping.
  • Ensure the butter, peanut butter, and eggs are at room temperature to achieve the best cookie texture.
  • The pressing of the cookie tops with a glass immediately after baking creates an attractive and unique finish.
  • To make homemade muddy buddies, typically cereal is coated with peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar; recipes vary and can be found online.
  • For a firmer ganache, use chocolate with higher cocoa solids or adjust cream quantity.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/muddy-buddy-cookies-recipe/