How To Make Salted Pretzel Brownies

These salted pretzel brownies are the ultimate fall and winter dessert when you’re craving something rich, chocolatey, and comforting.

The fudgy chocolate base pairs with crunchy pretzels for that irresistible sweet and salty bite.

This recipe works perfectly for holiday dessert tables, Thanksgiving gatherings, Christmas cookie swaps, and even cozy weekend baking with family.

It also doubles as an easy finger food dessert for parties or potlucks, since the pretzel topping makes them stand out on any dessert tray.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make chocolate pretzel brownies at home, this recipe will quickly become your go-to baked good!

Salted Pretzel Brownies Recipe Facts

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 40 minutes
• Serves: 15 brownies

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Recipe Ingredients

• 2 4 oz. sticks butter, diced
• 6 oz. dark chocolate, roughly chopped
• 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1-1/2 c. sugar
• 1 t. pure vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 t. instant espresso powder
• 1/2 c. dark chocolate chips
• 1 c. mini pretzels, divided

How To Make This Recipe

1- Preheat the oven to 350° degrees F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with a piece of parchment paper.

2- Add butter and chocolate to a medium saucepan and melt over low heat.

3- Stir in the cocoa powder and whisk to dissolve the cocoa in the warm mixture.

4- Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla.

5- Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking constantly between each addition.

6- Fold in the flour, instant espresso powder, and dark chocolate chips.

7- Lightly crush half of the pretzels and fold those into the brownie batter.

8- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan.

9- Arrange the remaining pretzels on top of the brownie batter.

10- Bake until brownies are mostly set, yet slightly gooey in the middle, 40-45 minutes.

11- Start checking doneness at 35 minutes with a toothpick – it should come out clean with moist crumbs and not completely dry.

12- Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Salted pretzel brownies are a simple yet crowd-pleasing dessert that fits any occasion, from casual fall nights to elegant holiday gatherings.

They make a fun alternative to classic cookies for Christmas dessert platters and also work beautifully for birthdays, office parties, or book club get-togethers.

The balance of chewy chocolate and crunchy pretzels guarantees they’ll disappear fast.

Pair them with hot cocoa in the winter or bring them to a summer barbecue for a unique sweet-salty treat.

Once you try this recipe, you’ll never look at pretzels and brownies the same way again.

Enjoy!