So after the crazy delicious brownie recipe round up, I pretty much had no choice but to make brownies. After seeing all the amazing recipes, I knew I wanted to include caramel and pretzels, as well as keep it simple. Mission SO accomplished… Caramel And Chocolate Chip Brownies With A Pretzel Crust. Yum, yum and YUM.
In keeping it easy, I used a box brownie mix, which I will admit I actually prefer to brownies from scratch. I blame it on growing up on box brownies, so when I think of brownies, that’s the taste I want. Here’s what you’ll need…
Your favorite brownie mix and ingredients
Your favorite mix ins – I went with Kraft Caramel Bits and Nestle Chocolate Chips, but be creative, nuts, dried fruits, peanut butter, candy bars – whatever you want – go for it!
3 cups of crushed pretzels
1 cup melted butter
5 tbsp sugar
To make the crust, I gave my pretzels a quick spin in the food processor. I didn’t want to completely turn them into crumbs, as I am a fan of crunchy texture in brownies. While I was crunching up the pretzels, I melted my butter in the microwave.
Combine your melted butter, crushed pretzels and sugar…
Mix well. Taste test, because a good baker should always taste test. Work with me here.
Press the pretzel mixture into a baking pan that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Next prepare your brownie batter (with your favorite mix ins, such as chocolate chips and caramel bits) as instructed on the box or from your favorite brownie recipe.
Spread your brownie batter onto the pretzel crust.
Bake according to the package directions on your brownies. When done you can dig in with a fork, cut them up, or my favorite – cut with cookie cutters (I use simple round ones). Check out the crust on the bottom of these babies!
Holy heck – um, yes please! Ready to serve! These would be spectacular with a scoop of ice cream and some caramel and/or chocolate sauce on top. I just may have to do that tonight actually.
Enjoy!
Meggan says
August 24, 2011 at 4:06 pmthat looks damn fine!!!
Toni says
August 24, 2011 at 4:59 pmOMG!!
jillian says
August 24, 2011 at 5:05 pmah my goshhh i want this so bad right now. xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
~kim says
August 24, 2011 at 5:39 pm:::sigh::: they look like heaven… will have to wait until Friday, after my weigh-in at W.W.!! what the heck… points be damned! I am soooo making these lovelies~ LOL
Shannon says
August 24, 2011 at 6:25 pmWill definitely be trying these out this weekend!!!
Tanya says
August 24, 2011 at 7:11 pm::shuts mouth:: Give me a sec while I wipe the drool off my chin.
There are not words for how spectacular these look. I like making fun desserts for my family’s Pizza & a Movie Night Fridays–think your recipe will be this week’s dessert. Thanks soooooooooo much for sharing! I’ll let ya know how mine turn out! 🙂
sara says
August 24, 2011 at 11:31 pmLovely! What a decadent and delicious dessert!
Kathryn says
August 25, 2011 at 1:01 amI love the idea of a crunchy pretzel base to your brownies – sounds absolutely delicious!
Sasha @ The Procrastobaker says
August 25, 2011 at 2:52 amHolllyyyyy cow, these look…well lets say i probably wouldnt stop until I had devoured the lot! They look DELICIOUS! Great recipe indeed 🙂
briarrose says
August 25, 2011 at 7:02 amThese brownies have it all…..and I totally want them…..want! Wonderful job. 🙂
Dee at Deelicious Sweets says
August 25, 2011 at 10:36 amScore again! Salty and sweet combo’s never cease to amaze me! Yum!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
August 25, 2011 at 10:43 amOh wow, these look killer!
Runnergirl says
August 25, 2011 at 11:03 amThese look awesome!! At first glance the caramel bits looked like garbonzo beans!! I found your site on Foodgawker!
sarah says
August 25, 2011 at 3:11 pmI can’t even begin to tell you how much I love the idea of adding pretzels to brownies- brilliant! Your pictures are lovely too 🙂
Shante says
August 25, 2011 at 5:15 pmI’m in heaven and need to make this immediately! IMMEDIATELY!
Arbine says
August 25, 2011 at 5:55 pmLOVE IT! Will definitely have to buy some pretzels this weekend.
Lacy says
September 1, 2011 at 7:19 amYUM!!! These look amazing! LOVE the pretzel addition. I definitelly have to try these!!
Jackie says
September 9, 2011 at 9:32 pmOMGosh, These look so amazing, I am drolling . I would like to know how to print out recipe.. Thank you….
Tovie says
December 4, 2011 at 2:18 pmI made these and they were amazing! Took them to a potluck and everyone loved them. One question, I keep looking at your pictures and trying to decide but I’m not sure, is that a square pan or a 9×13? I’ve never used a brownie mix, so I’m not sure how much they make. I used a 9×13 pan but thought the pretzel crust was a bit sparse.
Maureen Bossio says
December 24, 2011 at 8:31 amLoved your pictures and step by step instructions. I think these look so yummy and my 15 yr. old said yummmy! I’ll make them in a few minutes and let you know! Thanks
Michelle says
March 19, 2012 at 9:51 pmThis recipe sounds really good going to try it. well written instructions love the part about taste testing. my son was making a pie crust which looked a lot like the crust you made but he did not taste test when pie was brought to thanksgiving dinner was a big surprise when the brown sugar was a rub for meat. he hasn’t baked since maybe I will have him make your brownie recipe. I’m sure he will think back on that pie and maybe he will start baking again. Thanks Michelle
Jami J says
May 17, 2013 at 9:24 amI just put these bad boys in the oven! Although I have to say that after the crust taste test I could hardly finish making them :D… I added chocolate chips and drizzed caramel topping on top! I’m so excited thanks for sharing!
Christi says
May 17, 2013 at 12:34 pmJami, seriously, that crust needs to be it’s own dish. I could just eat a great big bowl of it!
Leticia says
January 20, 2014 at 5:08 pmThis looks delicious! My mouth is watering 😉