Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies (Printable)

Fudgy brownies swirled with salted caramel and topped with crunchy pretzel pieces for a sweet-salty treat.

# Components:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 170 g unsalted butter, melted
02 - 200 g granulated sugar
03 - 85 g light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 100 g all-purpose flour
07 - 35 g cocoa powder, unsweetened
08 - 0.5 tsp fine sea salt

→ Salted Caramel Layer

09 - 250 g soft caramel candies (unwrapped)
10 - 60 ml heavy cream
11 - 1 tsp flaky sea salt

→ Topping

12 - 60 g mini pretzels
13 - 45 g semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 23x23cm (9x9-inch) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on sides.
02 - Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a mixing bowl until well combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and fine sea salt, then gently fold into the wet mixture until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
04 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
05 - Combine caramel candies and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and melted. Sprinkle flaky sea salt into the caramel.
06 - Drizzle melted caramel over brownie batter. Use a skewer or knife to swirl caramel throughout the surface.
07 - Scatter mini pretzels and semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly on top.
08 - Transfer pan to oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with moist crumbs.
09 - Allow to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack. Lift brownies out using the parchment overhang, cut into squares, and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses only easy to find ingredients from any basic grocery store
  • A perfect balance of chewy gooey and crunchy textures every time
  • Tastes gourmet but does not require a candy thermometer
  • Quick to pull together and always a bake sale hit
02 -
  • A great sweet and salty dessert for celebrations or just cozy weekends
  • Stays fudgy and fresh for days when stored airtight
  • Kids and adults both love the playful mix of textures
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife wiped clean between each cut for perfect brownie squares
  • Do not overbake or you will miss out on that signature fudge texture
  • If you want extra shine on the caramel top brush lightly with more melted caramel just out of the oven

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