Description

These Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies layered with gooey caramel and crunchy pretzels, then finished with flaky sea salt. The perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors makes these decadent brownies an irresistible dessert for parties, bake sales, or whenever you crave a chocolatey treat with a crunchy twist

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips
¾ cup soft caramel candies (unwrapped) or thick caramel sauce
1 cup pretzels, roughly crushed
½ teaspoon flaky sea salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Spread half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Sprinkle the crushed pretzels over the batter.
Drizzle caramel sauce or place softened caramel candies evenly over the pretzel layer.
Spread the remaining brownie batter on top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains slightly soft.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top while the brownies are still warm.
Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep the brownies fudgy.Soft caramel candies can be slightly melted before adding to help them spread evenly.Flaky sea salt enhances the sweet caramel and chocolate flavors.For cleaner slices, chill the brownies briefly before cutting.