Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies

Your mouth will thank you.  Your waistline will not. 

Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies

Here is what you need:

3 cups mini pretzels

4 tablespoons melted better

1 box brownie mix

2 eggs (per the box directions)

vegetable oil

water

3/4 cup dark chocolate chips

1 jar oh-so-easy crockpot caramel or store-bought caramel sauce

salt

cooking spray

Step 1:  Place pretzels in a gallon sized Ziploc bag and crush as finely as possible with rolling pin.

Step 2: Mix brownie mix with water, eggs, & oil per the box instructions.  Add dark chocolate chips.

Step 3: Spread pretzel crumbs out on bottom of  9×13″ baking pan.  Drizzle with butter and mix well until pretzels are coated, then press into a crust on bottom of pan.

Step 4:  Carefully pour brownie batter evenly over pretzels crust

Step 5:  Carefully drizzle caramel over brownie batter in zig-zag motion, as shown.

Step 6:  Pull a knife through the caramel in alternating directions to create a pretty pattern.  Sprinkle with salt.

Step 7:  Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25 minutes.  (Check box directions for baking time.) Remove brownies from oven and let cool slightly.  While brownies are still warm, cut into squares with plastic knife.

Step 9:  Let cool completely, then serve.  Mmmmmmmmm…….

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