Pretzel Crust Brownies
Post by Ali of Papery & Cakery
Recently, I have developed an addiction to chocolate covered pretzels. I just can’t get enough. I don’t really discriminate {although my personal fave is the Whole Foods dark chocolate ones}.
So as I was brainstorming blog ideas and thought I would play with my favorite combo – chocolate + pretzels, and then throw in a brownie mix or two. How could I go wrong with pretzel crust brownies?
First, gather all of the ingredients.
In a plastic bag, place 2 1/2 cups of salted pretzels {I used mini ones} crushed. I found it easiest to use a rolling pin over the bag to pulverize the pretzels.
Transfer pretzels to a bowl and add in 4 tablespoons of melted butter and 4 tablespoons of sugar. Mix well. Press the pretzel mixture into an 8 x 8 inch pan that has been covered with aluminum foil and sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake the crust for approximately 5 minutes at 325 degrees, just till you being to smell it.
Meanwhile, prepare your brownie batter.
In a large microwave safe bowl place 10 tablespoons of butter, 3/4 cup cocoa powder and 1 1/2 cups of sugar. Microwave on high for 1 minute, until the butter is melted.
Whisk all of the ingredients together.
Add in 2 cold eggs. Making sure to mix well.
Finally, add in 1/2 cup of sifted flour and beat into batter very well.
Pour the brownie batter over the pretzel crust. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes {until a toothpick comes out clean} in a 325 degree F oven.
Allow to cool completely. Slice and enjoy! ** I actually like to freeze my brownies for about an hour after cooling, it ensures a perfectly clean line. Don’t be discouraged if a pretzel piece or two falls off the bottom – just pop it in your mouth 
Happy Baking!
xoxo.
Post by Ali of Papery & Cakery