Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these decadent Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies. Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with caramel, studded with chocolate chips and crunchy pretzel pieces, and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels, roughly chopped
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: Whisk melted butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Stir in chocolate chips and half of the chopped pretzels.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, drizzle half of the caramel sauce, swirl, top with remaining pretzels, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Finish: Drizzle with remaining caramel sauce, sprinkle with sea salt, and cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra texture, use lightly crushed pretzel twists or sticks.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Warm individual brownies slightly before serving for gooey caramel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
