Description
Indulgent pretzel bottom caramel brownies merge salty-sweet perfection in one irresistible dessert. Rich chocolate layers meld with crunchy pretzel crust, creating a delightful symphony of textures you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1 1/2 cups (about 180 grams) crushed pretzels
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) melted butter
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup (45 grams) chocolate chips
Additional Box Mix Requirements:
- Ingredients as specified on the brownie mix box (typically eggs, water, and oil)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Crush pretzels into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter until well combined.
- Firmly press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Prepare brownie batter according to package instructions, ensuring smooth and consistent texture.
- Gently pour the brownie batter over the pretzel crust, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Slowly drizzle caramel sauce across the brownie batter in a decorative zigzag pattern.
- Generously scatter chocolate chips over the caramel-topped batter for added richness.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Remove from oven when the toothpick comes out clean with minimal moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before cutting into square servings.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality caramel sauce for richer, more intense flavor depth.
- Toast pretzel crumbs briefly before mixing with butter to enhance their nutty, toasted taste profile.
- Replace regular brownie mix with gluten-free version for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Consider sprinkling sea salt over caramel layer to create delightful sweet-salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg