Description
A delicious recipe for brownies that combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate with the sweet and salty taste of caramel and pretzels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 115 g unsalted butter, cubed
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 100 g brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 g pretzels, coarsely crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- 150 g salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter, stirring continuously until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until light and fluffy.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, stirring until well combined. Add vanilla extract and mix again.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed pretzels, reserving a handful for topping.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce over it, then add the remaining brownie batter on top. Swirl the remaining salted caramel sauce into the top layer.
- Sprinkle reserved crushed pretzels and a pinch of sea salt on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brownies, salted caramel, pretzels, dessert, chocolate