Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with these Pretzel Bottom Caramel Brownies. A decadent treat combining a crunchy pretzel crust, rich brownie layers, and luscious caramel swirls, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for that extra touch of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pretzel Crust:
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box (18–19 oz) brownie mix plus ingredients listed on the box
Caramel Swirl:
- 1 cup caramel sauce or caramel bits
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Create Pretzel Crust: Pulse pretzels in a food processor, mix with melted butter, and press into the pan.
- Prepare Brownie Layer: Make brownie batter as per package instructions and pour half over the pretzel crust.
- Make Caramel Swirl: Warm caramel sauce with heavy cream, drizzle half over the brownie, layer the remaining batter, swirl in the rest of the caramel.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 35–40 minutes, cool completely before slicing, and optionally sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use homemade brownies.
- Experiment with different caramel flavors like peanut butter or chocolate caramel.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
