Description
Warm, buttery blondies studded with crunchy pretzel pieces and ribbons of gooey caramel, striking a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nostalgic crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pretzels, crushed
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in crushed pretzels and caramel sauce, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top while still warm.
- Let cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For best texture, avoid overmixing the batter and ensure proper measuring of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: blondies, salted caramel, dessert, baking, sweet and salty