Description
Indulgent Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies blend rich chocolate with salty-sweet crunch, creating a sensational dessert that dances between decadence and comfort. Chocolate lovers will savor each layer of complex flavor, promising a delightful experience that satisfies both sweet and salty cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups mini pretzels, broken into pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Create the brownie batter by mixing ingredients thoroughly until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency, folding in chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, evenly distributing it and strategically scattering pretzel pieces across the surface for a crunchy texture.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Craft the caramel sauce by gradually melting sugar until it transforms into a deep amber color, then incorporate butter and whisk vigorously to prevent burning.
- Carefully introduce cream into the caramel mixture, stirring constantly to create a silky smooth sauce, then remove from heat and enhance with vanilla and salt.
- Allow brownies to cool completely at room temperature, which helps them set and develop a more intense flavor profile.
- Finish by generously drizzling the homemade caramel sauce over the cooled brownies, creating an elegant and indulgent presentation ready to be served.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for richer, more intense flavor depth.
- Crush pretzels roughly to create varied texture and crunchy contrast in each bite.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular pretzels with gluten-free pretzels and use almond flour instead of wheat flour in brownie mix.
- Create extra decadence by sprinkling sea salt flakes over caramel drizzle for sophisticated sweet-salty balance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 201 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 165 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg