Salty Brownie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup water.
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1 teaspoon sea salt.
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1 box brownie mix.
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1/2 cup vegetable oil.
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2 large eggs.
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional).
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1/2 cup heavy cream (optional).
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional).
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2 cups mini pretzels, broken into pieces.
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1/4 cup unsalted butter (optional).
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1/2 cup granulated sugar (optional).
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1 cup caramel sauce.
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional).
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 350°F. Place parchment in a 9x9 pan.
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Stir together brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water until smooth. Toss in chocolate chips if you like.
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Spread the batter in the prepared pan and sprinkle pretzel chunks on top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes. Look for moist crumbs sticking to a toothpick when done.
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To make caramel from scratch: Heat sugar until it changes color. Stir in butter, then slowly add cream. Finish by mixing in vanilla and salt off the heat.
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Let the brownies cool entirely before cutting.
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Pour on caramel sauce and enjoy!
# Notes:
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Mix pretzels of different sizes for a fun crunch.
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It's fine to use store-bought caramel.
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Stays fresh for 3 days at room temperature.
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Skip topping if freezing for later.
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Be gentle when melting sugar—avoid stirring too much.