Description
Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies are a decadent dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and smooth salted caramel. Each fudgy bite offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures, making these brownies an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, these brownies will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup mini pretzels, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sugar together. Stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly before whisking in eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour with a pinch of salt; gradually add to the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, drizzle with salted caramel, sprinkle crushed pretzels on top, and layer with remaining batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg