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Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies

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These salted caramel pretzel brownies combine a chewy texture with a salty crunch, featuring rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pretzels for a perfect sweet and salty treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g, packed) brown sugar
  • ½ cup (113g) salted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
  • 1 cup (50g) pretzels, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (120ml) caramel sauce
  • Pinch of sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), and ¼ tsp salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted salted butter until glossy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the roughly chopped pretzels carefully to maintain their crunch.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of caramel sauce over the top and gently swirl with a butter knife or skewer to create ribbons.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  10. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  11. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top.
  12. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan, cut into 12 squares, and serve.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies chewy. Chop pretzels roughly to maintain crunch. Warm caramel sauce slightly if too thick for swirling. Cool brownies completely before slicing to preserve texture. Use parchment paper for easy removal.

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Keywords: salted caramel, pretzel brownies, chewy brownies, caramel drizzle, chocolate dessert, easy brownies, sweet and salty treats

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