Description
These Candy Bar Pretzel Brownies are the perfect blend of sweet and salty, combining rich chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and gooey candy bars in a decadent brownie that will leave you craving more. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 1/2 cups assorted candy bars, chopped (Snickers, Milky Way, etc.)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
- Melt Butter and Mix with Sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Allow the butter mixture to cool slightly before whisking in the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Goodies: Gently fold in the crushed pretzels and chopped candy bars. If you’re using chocolate chips, add those too.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Cooling is Key: Let the brownies cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices and to let the flavors meld perfectly.
- Mixing Tip: Don’t overmix the batter once you add the dry ingredients. Overmixing can result in denser brownies.
- Candy Choices: Use your favorite candy bars! The variety adds an extra layer of fun and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg