Dark Chocolate Crushed Pretzel-Topped Brownies

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Dark Chocolate Crushed Pretzel-Topped Brownies - These lil' beauties manage to be both fudgy and cakey all at once, with a salty, crunchy bite from the crushed pretzel topping that keeps things both interesting and flavorful. They’re not too sweet either, which means you can actually taste the deep, rich chocolate flavor from both the dark chocolate candy bar and unsweetened cocoa powder they are made with. If you’re a brownie lover who also has a soft spot for pretzels, you absolutely need to bake a batch of these dark chocolate crushed pretzel-topped brownies.

These lil’ beauties manage to be both fudgy and cakey all at once, with a salty, crunchy bite from the crushed pretzel topping that keeps things both interesting and flavorful. They’re not too sweet either, which means you can actually taste the deep, rich chocolate flavor from both the dark chocolate candy bar and unsweetened cocoa powder they are made with. If you’re a brownie lover who also has a soft spot for pretzels, you absolutely need to bake a batch of these dark chocolate crushed pretzel-topped brownies.

It’s no secret that I have quite the obsession with pretzels, and that they’re pretty much a major food group for me, seeing as how they’re such a large part of my diet. So much so, that I mentioned recently to a group of friends, that when it comes to our planned vacation to Aruba with them this year, there was no real need to worry about food for me throughout the day, as long as I could get my hands on a bag of pretzels, a jar of mustard, and a block or two of some fancy cheese. Fingers crossed, y’all, fingers crossed. Having only had my feet touch the dock in Aruba many, many years ago to disembark from a cruise for a snorkeling expedition, I have zero idea what to expect when it comes to food on the island. And honestly, I’m alright with that. It’s nice to just go with the flow and be surprised sometimes. That being said, it’s also quite possible that I’ll be stashing at least one small bag of pretzels in my carry-on bag to ensure that I get my fix throughout our stay.

Dark Chocolate Crushed Pretzel-Topped Brownies - These lil' beauties manage to be both fudgy and cakey all at once, with a salty, crunchy bite from the crushed pretzel topping that keeps things both interesting and flavorful. They’re not too sweet either, which means you can actually taste the deep, rich chocolate flavor from both the dark chocolate candy bar and unsweetened cocoa powder they are made with. If you’re a brownie lover who also has a soft spot for pretzels, you absolutely need to bake a batch of these dark chocolate crushed pretzel-topped brownies.

Ingredients:

  • 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 (3.5-oz.) Dark Chocolate Salted Candy Bar, Finely Chopped
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
  • 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Ground Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Crushed Pretzels

Dark Chocolate Crushed Pretzel-Topped Brownies - These lil' beauties manage to be both fudgy and cakey all at once, with a salty, crunchy bite from the crushed pretzel topping that keeps things both interesting and flavorful. They’re not too sweet either, which means you can actually taste the deep, rich chocolate flavor from both the dark chocolate candy bar and unsweetened cocoa powder they are made with. If you’re a brownie lover who also has a soft spot for pretzels, you absolutely need to bake a batch of these dark chocolate crushed pretzel-topped brownies.

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish or metal pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. When the butter is melted, stir in the finely chopped chocolate. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted. Remove from heat.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the butter and chocolate mixture with the granulated sugar for 1 minute.
  5. Add the eggs and vanilla; whisk for 1 minute.
  6. Add the flour, cocoa, and sea salt; whisk until just combined.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the parchment paper-lined baking dish or metal pan and even out the top with a spatula.
  8. Sprinkle the crushed pretzels evenly over the brownie batter.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes.

Dark Chocolate Crushed Pretzel-Topped Brownies - These lil' beauties manage to be both fudgy and cakey all at once, with a salty, crunchy bite from the crushed pretzel topping that keeps things both interesting and flavorful. They’re not too sweet either, which means you can actually taste the deep, rich chocolate flavor from both the dark chocolate candy bar and unsweetened cocoa powder they are made with. If you’re a brownie lover who also has a soft spot for pretzels, you absolutely need to bake a batch of these dark chocolate crushed pretzel-topped brownies.

Suggestions:

  • For this recipe, I used a Lindt Excellence A Touch of Sea Salt 3.5-oz. dark chocolate candy bar. You can use whichever candy bar or chocolate you prefer. If using a non-salted variety, add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt to the brownie batter.
  • Make sure not to overmix the brownie batter after adding the flour and unsweetened cocoa.
  • I used Snyder’s of Hanover Snaps Pretzels for this recipe. Thin or small prezels work best for crushing.
  • Allow the brownies to cool for at least 20 minutes before removing them from the pan. Grab the edges of the parchment paper, lift up, and remove the brownies from the baking dish. Then, you can easily cut the brownies into small squares.
  • If using a metal pan or ceramic baking dish instead of a glass baking dish, you may need to adjust the baking time. I suggest you check the brownies after 25 minutes of baking. The brownies are done when they start to pull away from the edges of the pan, and cracks begin to form on top.

Dark Chocolate Crushed Pretzel-Topped Brownies - These lil' beauties manage to be both fudgy and cakey all at once, with a salty, crunchy bite from the crushed pretzel topping that keeps things both interesting and flavorful. They’re not too sweet either, which means you can actually taste the deep, rich chocolate flavor from both the dark chocolate candy bar and unsweetened cocoa powder they are made with. If you’re a brownie lover who also has a soft spot for pretzels, you absolutely need to bake a batch of these dark chocolate crushed pretzel-topped brownies.

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Dark Chocolate Crushed Pretzel-Topped Brownies

Dark Chocolate Crushed Pretzel-Topped Brownies

Ingredients:

  • 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 (3.5-oz.) Dark Chocolate Salted Candy Bar, Finely Chopped
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
  • 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Ground Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Crushed Pretzels

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish or metal pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. When the butter is melted, stir in the finely chopped chocolate. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted. Remove from heat.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the butter and chocolate mixture with the granulated sugar for 1 minute.
  5. Add the eggs and vanilla; whisk for 1 minute.
  6. Add the flour, cocoa, and sea salt; whisk until just combined.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the parchment paper-lined baking dish or metal pan and even out the top with a spatula.
  8. Sprinkle the crushed pretzels evenly over the brownie batter.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes.
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