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    Home » Dessert » Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies

    Published: Dec 17, 2014 · Modified: Jan 18, 2019 by Desarae

    Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies

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    As if we all needed another gooey, drippy, salty, crunchy, dense nugget of joy during this holiday season, I have just one more teeny tiny little recipe for you. And I'm not even sorry.

    A stack of Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies on a cake stand

    Use a boxed brownie mix, I won't even tell. Those things are seriously amazing. I love the Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate mix, with chunks of chocolate in the batter. Bake them up all nice and brownie-like. Please do not overbake your brownies! That's the fastest way to ruin them. They will appear underdone, but cool to doneness. A little gooey brownie never hurt anyone. Just chill them before cutting and wipe your sharp knife clean between cuts so you get smooth lines.

    A close up of Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies on a cake stand

    Cook up a batch of our caramel, and just slightly undercook it. I made a half-batch, and had enough for the brownies as well as an 8x8 pan of caramels (to which some I added pecans and some sprinkled cinnamon and salt). But because I had slightly undercooked it, the caramels were very soft and best kept refrigerated (them being chilled also made cutting and wrapping them much easier). My husband prefers them this way, so it wasn't an issue. If you'd prefer non-chilled caramels, you could save the sauce in a mason jar with a lid in the refrigerator for ice cream, hot cider, pancakes, spoonfuls late a night, its whatevs.

    A process shot of pouring caramel sauce on a tray of Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies

    In addition to chilled brownies, this is also much easier done if you line your brownie pan: either foil or parchment paper.

    Someone cutting into Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies on a work top

    Perfect for your next holiday party, wrapping up and giving away, leaving out for Santa...

     

     

    An overhead shot of Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies

    Oh, Santa. Such a sucker for chunky chocolate, salty pretzels, crunchy pecans, and creamy caramel.

    Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies with a bite out One Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownie on a cake stand

     

    Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies

    Caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies

    The most delicious caramel Pretzel Pecan Brownies that are super easy and make and will go down a storm!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 16 brownies
    Calories: 285kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 1 pan baked brownies I used 8x11
    • candy thermometer
    • ½ can sweetened condensed milk use 7 oz.
    • 1 c sugar
    • ½ c butter
    • ¼ Tablespoon salt
    • ¾ c white karo syrup
    • 1 c chopped pecans
    • 2 c broken pretzels

    Instructions

    • Make brownies, being sure to line pan with either foil or parchment paper, and not overbake.
    • Make caramel. Combine the 7 oz. sweetened condensed milk, sugar, butter, salt, and karo syrup in heavy-bottomed pan. Stir constantly, being sure to not scrape the sides of the pot.
    • Insert candy thermometer into pot after it has begun to boil, darken in color, and thicken. Stir around the thermometer. Continue to simmer and stir until it has reached 240 degrees. Immediately remove from heat and pour into glass measuring cup. Let cool a bit.
    • Sprinkle pretzels and pecans over brownies. Drizzle enough caramel over brownies so that they are basically covered. Pour the remaining caramel in a buttered pan to cut into caramels or save for a topping.
    • Refrigerate brownies until chill. Remove from pan by foil/parchment paper and place on cutting board. Cut with a hot knife, cleaning between cuts.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 27mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    1. Emily Kemp says

      January 18, 2019 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      Omg these look incredible!

      Reply
    2. Megan says

      December 19, 2014 at 7:34 pm

      These look delicious! I love pretzels and can't wait to try them!

      Reply
    3. Laura P says

      December 18, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      This looks SO good ! I love chocolate, salty, and sweet :)

      Reply
    4. Stephanie H says

      December 17, 2014 at 11:45 am

      Can't wait to try these, Steph!

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        December 19, 2014 at 8:07 am

        Thanks girl! They're so easy, you'll be bored with your baking expertise :)

        Reply

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