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Patriotic Brownie with a Pretzel Crust

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Patriotic Caramel Brownie with a Pretzel Crus

Patriotic Brownie with a Pretzel Crust is my only patriotic creation I am making for this holiday. I love making simple and easy every day desserts look so special. And if I can make the dish even a bit healthier than normal I call it a bonus! If you are pressed for time or ingredients you can always use your favorite box brownie mix and a ready made chocolate and caramel topping. The added fresh fruit is what makes this super yummy dessert a delightful presentation for any get together of family, a night with the girls, or just a quiet after dinner treat with your family. Everyone that tried this loved the taste. If you make it please share it and your experiences in the comments below. How would you change it to reflect your style?

Patriotic Caramel Brownie with a Pretzel Crus

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Patriotic Brownie with a Pretzel Crust

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Yield 15 -20

Patriotic Brownie with a Pretzel Crust is a great mashup of warm brownie, cold ice cream and fresh fruit topped with caramel and chocolate.

Ingredients

  • Pretzel crust:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Dark chocolate brownie:
  • 7 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Garnish:
  • 3 oz chocolate
  • 10 caramel pieces
  • 1qt blueberries
  • 1qt strawberries circular slices
  • 12 mint leaves

Instructions

  1. To make pretzel crust:
  2. Stir together pretzels, the 1/2 cup flour, the brown sugar, and baking soda.
  3. Stir in the 1/2 cup melted butter.
  4. Pat mixture into the bottom of an 11x7x1-1/2-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 10 minutes.
  6. To make the brownie:
  7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  8. Lightly grease a 9-inch square by 2-inch deep baking pan; set aside.
  9. In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate, butter, and the water.
  10. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Transfer to a large bowl.
  11. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to chocolate mixture; beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined.
  12. Add eggs and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  13. Add flour, salt, and cinnamon. Beat on low speed until combined. Spread batter in prepared pan.
  14. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and/or powdered sugar.
  15. Garnish:
  16. Melt 2-3 oz of chocolate and 10-13 caramel candy pieces; then place each in a Ziploc bag and snip off one corner. Drizzle caramel on top of cooled brownie and ice cream followed by chocolate and caramel.
  17. Add blueberries and strawberries and a sprig of mint.

Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Amount Per Serving

Calories 520

% Daily Value

Total Fat 25 g

38%

Saturated Fat 10 g

50%

Cholesterol 40 mg

13%

Sodium 530 mg

22%

Total Carbohydrates 72 g

24%

Dietary Fiber 2 g

8%

Sugars 52 g

Protein 6 g

12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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  7. You’re timing was perfect Marilyn. As you posted this on the Sweet Inspiration Link party my daughter said, mom, mom I want to make that 😀 Gues I’ll be buying some pretzels tomorrow

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  11. Born on the Fourth of July I am always drawn to the patriotic things. Then I saw brownie…and pretzel crust…and the berries. Mmmmm I am sold! I will definitely be making this and quite likely to add it to my list of possibilities for my birthday! Thanks for the recipe!

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  15. What a great idea to brighten up a brownie, and make it a little healthier. I also love the pretzel crust. Thank you for sharing at Grandma’s House link party. Shared and pinned.

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  16. I am a fan of red, white and blue food. Add some brownie and it’s a keeper!!! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? Hope to see you again next week!

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda

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  28. Marilyn, this sounds so delicious! I just want to eat THE WHOLE THING and not share it. I’m featuring this on my blog tomorrow. Such a blessing to have you a fellow cohostess, love your recipes (even if I don’t *always*comment on them, I read 200+ blogs weekly, can’t comment on all of them, not enough time!!). Anyway, like I said, this sounds so yummy!

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    • Thank you Angela. And I understand about the limited commenting time. I host 4 parties and visit another 58 each week. It keps me from snacking though! Thank tou for the feature and kind words!

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  47. Hi Marilyn! Popping over from Brag About It to thank you for linking up, congrats on being featured next week, and . . . to tell you that I’m so going to try your brownie with a pretzel crust! What a fabulous idea and taste combination! Pinning 🙂 Have a wonderful Holiday weekend!

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  48. YUM! I bet the pretzel crust (salty) is great with the chocolate! Plus it is so pretty! Pinned to try later.
    Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight). I plan to feature you next week!
    ~ Megin of VMG206

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  50. I wouldn’t change a thing, it looks perfect and delicious! Thanks again for sharing your links with us at Celebrate Your Story. Have a peaceful and fun holiday weekend!

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  51. Brownies and cookies are my favorite sweets, and adding a little salt makes both even better! Brownies with a pretzel crust!!! Yes, please! Pinned and tweeted, thanks for sharing with us at #MMBH!
    XOXO

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  52. I absolutely LOVE the idea of brownies with a pretzel crust…YUMM! Thanks so much for sharing your delicious recipe with us at Share The Wealth Sunday! xoxo

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  54. Brownies and pretzels and fruit and ice cream? How can you resist?! This looks like the perfect way to celebrate Memorial Day weekend coming up – it would be such a hit with kids of all ages 🙂

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  55. Marilyn – another yummy dessert idea of yours! I never thought of combining pretzels and brownies – what a great idea! Yummy! Pinning and stumbling!

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    • Thanks Katherine! What an honor! I’m speechless. So glad you could come and visit. Your party is on my weekly visit list. So many great links! Glad to meet you.

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  63. Oh Yum! I get so excited each week to see what you have been working on because it’s always AMAZING! Thank you for sharing this with us. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we can party!!!! Lou Lou Girls

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    • Thanks Joanne! I appreciate all the comments, shares and pins. This week I am getting back to normal after my own vacation and computer snafoos!

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