Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Brownie Base
Salted Caramel Sauce
Topping
Method
Brownie Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Melt Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat.
- 3
Mix Sugars
Once melted, remove from heat and mix in 1.5 cups granulated sugar and 0.5 cup brown sugar until well combined.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Stir in 3 large eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- 5
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup cocoa powder, and 0.5 tsp salt.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- 7
Bake Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Salted Caramel Sauce Preparation
- 8
Make Caramel
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 1 cup granulated sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until it melts and turns a deep amber color.
- 9
Add Butter and Cream
Carefully add 6 tbs unsalted butter and 0.5 cup heavy cream to the caramel. Be cautious as it will bubble vigorously.
- 10
Finish Sauce
Stir in 1 tsp sea salt and remove from heat. Allow the sauce to cool slightly.
Assembling the Dessert
- 11
Add Caramel to Brownies
Once the brownies have cooled for about 10 minutes, pour the salted caramel sauce over the top, spreading evenly.
- 12
Top with Pretzels
Sprinkle 1 cup of pretzel pieces over the caramel, followed by an additional 0.5 tsp sea salt.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.