Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies (From Brownie Mix)
Fudgy brownies with pretzel pieces, homemade caramel sauce, and a little flaky salt.
Servings 16
Calories 100kcal
Cost $4-$6
Equipment
- 8x8-inch pan
- Small pot
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 box brownie mix (about 18 ounces)
- Eggs room temperature and lightly beaten (see box for amount)
- Water sub: milk, buttermilk, or coffee (see box for amount)
- Neutral oil (see box for amount)
- ½ teaspoon instant coffee or ¼ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Caramel and pretzels
- 1–1½ cups pretzels broken into pieces
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Flaky salt for topping
Instructions
- Mix the brownie batter like the box says. Add about 1 cup pretzels and mix.
- Spread the batter in an 8×8-inch pan and add more pretzels on top.
- Bake according to the box directions. Let cool.
- Add sugar and water to a small pot. Cook over medium heat until the sugar melts and turns golden brown. Swirl the pot once in a while. Turn off the heat and add butter.
- Slowly add heavy cream. Put the pot back on the stove over medium heat.
- Mix until smooth. The caramel will thicken as it cools.
- Pour the caramel over the brownies. Tilt the pan to spread it out. Sprinkle flaky salt on top.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before cutting.
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Notes
- Brownie mix: Use an 18-ounce box and follow the package directions.
- Water: Substitute the same amount of milk, buttermilk, or cooled coffee.
- Instant coffee: Optional, for a stronger chocolate taste.
- Pretzels: Break twists or sticks into pieces. Save some for topping.
- Butter: Salted or unsalted works. Use less salt on top if using salted butter.
- Heavy cream: Use for the caramel sauce.
- Flaky salt: Sprinkle lightly. The pretzels are already salty.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg