Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownie Bars
Indulge in the perfect fusion of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownie Bars. Fudgy brownies topped with crunchy pretzels and a luscious caramel drizzle create an irresistible treat that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Easy to make, this recipe guarantees smiles and satisfied taste buds with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup salted pretzels, crushed
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl, then mix in granulated and brown sugar until well combined.
- Stir in cocoa powder until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually fold in flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in chocolate chips, then pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the batter and sprinkle crushed pretzels on top. Pour remaining batter over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts or swapping semi-sweet chocolate for dark chocolate. To enhance the sweet-and-salty flavor, sprinkle additional sea salt on top before baking.