Fudgy Brownies with Caramel and Pretzels
Delicious fudgy brownies drizzled with caramel and topped with crunchy pretzels, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- Optional: chocolate chips for extra richness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Mix in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix it into the butter mixture until just blended.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool slightly, then drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with crushed pretzels.
- Set and serve by cutting into squares.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a rich cup of coffee. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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