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Caramel Pretzel Brownies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 9 Brownies

Ingredients
  

  • Brownie Base
  • Unsalted butter – ½ cup 113 g
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chopped – 6 oz (170 g)
  • Granulated sugar – ¾ cup 150 g
  • Brown sugar – ¼ cup 50 g
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
  • All-purpose flour – ¾ cup 95 g
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon
  • Caramel Pretzel Layer
  • Soft caramels or thick caramel sauce – ¾ cup
  • Heavy cream – 2 tablespoons optional, to loosen caramel
  • Mini pretzels roughly crushed – 1½ cups

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth; cool slightly.
  • Whisk in both sugars, then eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
  • Fold in flour, cocoa, and salt until just combined.
  • Spread two-thirds of batter in the pan.
  • Warm caramel, mix with cream if needed, and drizzle over batter. Sprinkle crushed pretzels on top.
  • Drop remaining batter in spoonfuls and gently swirl with a knife.
  • Bake 28–32 minutes, until edges are set but center is slightly soft.
  • Cool completely before slicing.