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Ingredients
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Brownie Base
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 3
Mix Sugars and Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and mix well. Add the eggs one by one, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- 5
Add Pretzels and Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the pretzel pieces and chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
- 6
Bake the Brownies
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve warm, preferably with a scoop of ice cream a la mode.
