Caramel Pretzel Brownies
Your taste buds will thank you for trying these Caramel Pretzel Brownies. The brownie base is fudgy and warm, yet still crunchy from the pretzels sprinkled throughout; then topped with a layer of rich caramel sauce that's hard to resist!
Servings: 9 Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix PLUS ingredients called for on the box
- 2 cups pretzels broken into small pieces
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven per box instructions on brownie mix. Prepare an 8X8 dish by either laying it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- Prepare brownie mix per directions on box.
- Break pretzels into small pieces (I like to use the stick pretzels) and stir into brownie mixture.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared dish. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the batter and use a knife to swirl it around.
- Bake 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly. Cut into squares and garnish with additional pretzels pieces and caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
Baking Tips
There are many different ways to make caramel pretzel brownies, but here are my top tips for making them perfectly every time!- Make sure to line your baking pan with parchment paper and grease it well so the brownies do not stick when you try to take them out of the pan after they cool. You can use cooking spray or butter if necessary.
- For more sweetness, line the pan with caramel before adding in your brownie mix. This ensures they are evenly coated and have a smooth top when they are done baking, not to mention it gives them an extra sweet flavor!
- Don't crush the pretzels! Instead break into small pieces.
- Try making your own homemade brownie mix if you have time, but these mixes from the store also work just as well!
Variations
- Caramel pecan brownies
- Chocolate covered pretzel brownie bites with chocolate ganache and sea salt topping
- Pretzel crust brownies (substitute crushed pretzels for graham crackers)
