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Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownie Bars

  • Author: Natalia
  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

These salted caramel pretzel brownie bars combine simple ingredients for a perfect balance of gooey, salty, and crunchy flavors. Quick to make and great for sharing, they are an addictive treat with a sweet-savory twist.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box brownie mix (about 18 oz / 510g)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups pretzels, roughly crushed (about 60g)
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (120 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips (90g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray. Line with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Crush pretzels in a sealed plastic bag using a rolling pin until you have a mix of small chunks and crumbs.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together brownie mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  4. Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half the crushed pretzels over the batter, pressing gently.
  5. Spoon the remaining batter on top and smooth it out. Sprinkle the rest of the pretzels evenly over the top.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Watch the last 5 minutes to avoid burning.
  7. Warm caramel sauce slightly in the microwave (about 20 seconds) and drizzle evenly over the hot brownies. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan (at least 1 hour) before lifting out using parchment edges and cutting into squares.

Notes

Use flaky sea salt for best flavor contrast. Warm caramel sauce before drizzling for easier spreading. Watch bake time closely to keep brownies fudgy. Bars keep well up to 4 days at room temperature or refrigerated. Do not freeze as caramel sauce may separate. Optional add-ins include chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture and flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12 of recip
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28
  • Sodium: 220
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: salted caramel, pretzel, brownie bars, easy dessert, sweet and salty, quick recipe, caramel sauce, chocolate chips, snack bars

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