Fudgy Brownies with Caramel and Pretzels
Decadent fudgy brownies topped with rich caramel and crunchy pretzels for a perfect sweet and salty treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 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 cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup pretzels, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl, then stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the brownies completely in the pan.
- Add the caramel sauce and sprinkle the crushed pretzels on top.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
These brownies pair beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 105mg