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Salted Caramel Pretzel Blondies

Golden, chewy blondies swirled with gooey caramel and topped with salty pretzels. These Salted Caramel Pretzel Blondies are the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted
  • Brown Sugar: 1 cup, packed
  • Egg: 1 large
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
  • All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
  • Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Mini Pretzels: 1 cup, roughly chopped
  • Caramel Sauce: 1/2 cup, plus extra for drizzling
  • Flaky Sea Salt: For garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla, whisking until smooth. Stir in flour and salt just until combined.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Press chopped pretzels gently into the surface. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top in a zigzag pattern.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
  6. Finishing Touches: While still warm, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cool completely in the pan before slicing.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Cut into squares and serve as is, or warm slightly and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Note: Let blondies cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temp.
  • Freeze leftovers individually wrapped for a quick treat.

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Keywords: blondies, caramel, pretzel dessert, salted caramel bars, easy dessert