Description
Deliciously unique brownies with a crunchy pretzel crust, rich brownie layer, and a sweet caramel drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs (60g each)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 4 oz quality dark chocolate (60–75% cocoa), melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup dark or milk chocolate chunks (optional)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- Pinch of salt (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
- Make pretzel crust: Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press firmly into the pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, and melted chocolate. Stir in flour, cocoa, and salt. Fold in chocolate chunks.
- Spread brownie mix over the pretzel crust. Bake for 25–30 mins or until the center is just set.
- For the caramel: Heat sugar over medium heat, stirring until melted and golden. Add butter, then cream (carefully). Stir until smooth. Add a pinch of salt.
- Drizzle caramel over warm brownies. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure to melt the chocolate properly for a smooth batter.
- Serve brownies warm for an extra gooey experience.
- Optional toppings could include whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg