Caramel Pretzel Brownies Recipe
Caramel Pretzel Brownies Recipe: A perfect twist on your favorite bars! These are full of chocolate and caramel flavor; they are perfectly dense and fudgy; and the crunch of the pretzels is perfection!
Servings: 16 small brownies
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 16 tiny twist pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare 8x8 sized baking pan with parchment paper and non-stick spray.
- In a medium sized pot over medium heat, add butter, both sugars, cocoa powder and salt and whisk together over the heat until it becomes nice and smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
- Next turn down heat and carefully add eggs, one at a time, constantly stirring as you add them so they don’t scramble then add vanilla extract.
- Lastly remove pot from heat and whisk in flour until well incorporating. The batter will be nice, silky and dark chocolate in color.
- Add half of brownie batter to 8x8 sized baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven then evenly layer caramel over baked brownies and spread remaining brownie batter on the top of the caramel. Using a skewer or a knife, swirl the caramel and brownie batter together on top. Lastly, add four rows of four pretzels on top of the brownies.
- Bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out just barely clean. Don't overbake.
- Remove brownies and cool on cooling rack then cut and serve.
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Notes
- Cool Completely: Before stowing them away, let your brownies cool down to room temperature to avoid condensation that could make them soggy.
- Airtight is Right: Seal them up tight in an airtight container. This keeps them from drying out and maintains that fudgy interior we all love.
- Separate with Care: If you're stacking the brownies, place a sheet of parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Room Temp for Short Term: They'll stay fresh on the counter for up to 4 days. Just grab and go for a quick treat!
- Chill Out: If you're not going to finish them within a few days, tuck them into the fridge. They'll keep well for up to a week.
- Freeze for Longevity: For an extended shelf-life, wrap individual brownies in plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature when you're ready to indulge.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.9mg