PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES WITH SALTED PRETZELS

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Peanut Butter Brownies with Salted Pretzels image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped salted pretzels

Steps:

  • For the brownies: Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, pressing the parchment into the corners and up the sides of the pan and leaving an overhang on 2 sides. Butter the parchment and dust lightly with flour.
  • Melt the 1 stick butter in a small saucepan or high-sided skillet over medium-low heat. Add the chopped chocolate and cook, stirring constantly, until mostly melted. Remove from the heat and continue stirring until the chocolate is completely melted. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl, let cool for 10 minutes and then whisk in the eggs, water and vanilla.
  • In another large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt; whisk to combine. Transfer the dry ingredients to the melted chocolate then fold with a rubber spatula to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Set aside.
  • For the topping: Stir together the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and melted butter in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Spoon dollops of the peanut butter mixture on top of the brownie batter. Holding a butter knife vertically, swirl up and down and horizontally and vertically until the batter and topping are nicely swirled together. Sprinkle the chopped pretzels over the top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs, about 35 minutes.
  • Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Using the parchment "handles," lift the brownies out of the baking dish and transfer to a cutting board to cool completely before slicing into 12 bars.

Kelvin Nyella
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I'm not a big fan of pretzels, but I'm willing to try this recipe anyway. The brownies look really delicious.


Ainembabazi Peace
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I'm not able to try this recipe. It looks really good though.


MDraju mdrajohowladar
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I've never made brownies before, but this recipe looks easy enough to follow. I'm excited to try it!


prithvi Singh
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This recipe looks amazing! I'm definitely going to make it this weekend.


Kenyon Raglin
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. It looks really good.


Heather Lynn
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Ouma Ouma
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I followed the recipe exactly and my brownies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Yolo Reeman
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These brownies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Marya Katouzi
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I loved these brownies! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. The peanut butter and pretzels were a great combination.


Maxwell Henning
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These brownies were amazing! The peanut butter and pretzels were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making these again.


Nafisa Alom
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I was looking for a new brownie recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one! These brownies were so rich and chocolatey, and the pretzels added a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making these again.


IMELDA MUKENYA
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These brownies were easy to make and turned out great! I used dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet and they were still delicious. I also added a little bit of cinnamon to the batter for a little extra flavor.


lolaa aa
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! These brownies were delicious and the pretzels added a nice salty contrast to the sweetness of the peanut butter. I'll definitely be making these


Lethabo Moyo
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I made these brownies for my family and they loved them! The texture was perfect and the flavor was amazing. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


FISHSOHARD
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These brownies were a hit at my party! The combination of peanut butter and pretzels was perfect, and the salted pretzels added a nice touch of crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.