Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies (Printable)

Rich chocolate brownies with salted caramel and crisp pretzel pieces for a luscious sweet-salty balance.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base layer

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Add-ins and toppings

08 - 1 cup mini salted pretzels, roughly broken
09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1 cup caramel sauce
11 - 0.5 teaspoon flaky salt

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-blended.
03 - Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and fine sea salt. Stir until the mixture is just combined, taking care not to overmix.
04 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips and half of the broken pretzels until evenly distributed.
05 - Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
06 - Drizzle caramel sauce over the batter. Sprinkle the remaining pretzels and flaky salt on top.
07 - Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool thoroughly before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses affordable pantry ingredients
  • You get the magic combo of sweet chocolate and crunchy pretzels
  • Perfect balance of gooey and crisp textures
  • A showstopper dessert with minimal effort
02 -
  • Rich source of chocolate cravings satisfaction
  • Pretzels stay crisp even after baking
  • Caramel adds both moisture and flavor complexity
03 -
  • Always cool brownies fully in the pan before slicing for clean lines and gooey middles
  • Use parchment with overhang for easy lifting and cutting It saves frustration and keeps the layers distinct
  • Do not overbake A slightly wobbly center gives the richest fudgy texture as they finish setting while cooling
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