Name: Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies: The Ultimate Sweet and Salty Dessert Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup brown sugar (packed); 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup mini pretzels; 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade); 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

Ingredients

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For the Brownies:

1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder

For the Topping:

1 cup mini pretzels
1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

Instructions

Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Make the Brownie Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, stirring until combined.
Bake the Brownies:
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Arrange mini pretzels evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly fudgy.
Add Caramel & Salt:
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the brownies.
- Sprinkle with sea salt flakes for a sweet-salty crunch.

Cool & Serve:
- Let the brownies cool completely before slicing.
- Enjoy chewy, fudgy, salty-sweet perfection!