Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownie Bites

Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownie Bites Recipe

Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownie Bites are the ultimate sweet and salty treat! These bite-sized indulgences feature rich, fudgy brownies topped with gooey caramel, crunchy pretzels, and a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or satisfying your chocolate cravings, these brownie bites offer the perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Ingredients (Makes 24 Brownie Bites)

For the Brownie Base:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (melted) 🧈
1 cup granulated sugar 🍚
2 large eggs 🥚🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
1/2 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
1/4 tsp salt 🧂
1/4 tsp baking powder

For the Caramel Topping:

20 soft caramels (such as Kraft) 🍬
2 tbsp heavy cream 🥛

For Topping:

24 mini pretzels 🥨
Flaky sea salt 🧂 (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini cupcake liners to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Prepare the Brownie Batter

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until fully combined. The batter should be thick and fudgy.

Step 3: Fill the Muffin Tin

Spoon the brownie batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon or a spatula to ensure even baking.

Step 4: Bake the Brownies

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (avoid overbaking to keep them fudgy).
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: Prepare the Caramel Topping

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the soft caramels and heavy cream.
Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until the caramels are fully melted and the mixture is smooth (usually takes about 1 minute).

Step 6: Assemble the Brownie Bites

Spoon a small amount of the melted caramel over the top of each cooled brownie bite, allowing it to drip slightly over the sides.
Immediately press a mini pretzel into the caramel before it sets.
Sprinkle each brownie bite with a pinch of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty balance.

Step 7: Chill to Set

Transfer the brownie bites to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the caramel to firm up.