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Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies

Ania
These salted caramel pretzel brownies are fudgy and loaded with salty crunchy pretzels. There is an entire layer of salted caramel sandwiched in between that makes them extra gooey. No mixer needed!
5 from 3 votes

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Prep an 8×8 pan. For easy removal of the brownies, place parchment paper on the bottom and 2 sides of the pan. Grease the sides and then set side. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Melt the butter and chocolate together in a microwave or on the stove using the double boiler method until smooth and combined. Set aside.
    1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
    2 eggs, 1 egg yolk, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp vanilla, 1/4 cup white sugar
  • Pour the butter/chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
  • Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
    2/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
  • Press 1/2 cup of the pretzels in an even layer on top of the batter.
    1 cup mini pretzels
  • Drizzle dollops of the caramel on top of the pretzels. Make sure to save a few tablespoons for the next layer.
    1/2 cup caramel syrup
  • Pour the rest of the brownie batter on top and spread evenly.
  • Dollop the top with the rest of the caramel and swirl it as best as possible into the batter using a knife or toothpick.
  • Press the rest of the pretzels on top. Bake for 30-32 minutes. You'll know it's ready when a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out covered in clear caramel and a few moist chocolate crumbs. If the batter comes out wet, allow to bake for a few more minutes.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing. As they cool, the caramel and chocolate gooeyness sets. If you slice while they're warm, they'll fall apart.
  • Tip: Slice the brownies with a serrated knife. This helps get through the top layer of the pretzels. Enjoy!