Triple-Layer Pretzel Brownies Recipe

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Think of a brownie pie with a pretzel crust and peanut butter-chocolate topping. Now stop thinking about it and make it happen. —Cathie Ayers, Hilton, New York

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Triple-Layer Pretzel Brownies Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
30 35 65

Ingredients

  • 3 cups crushed pretzels
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Reduce heat to 350°. Prepare brownie mix batter according to package directions. Pour over prepared crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Spread over top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 brownie equals 298 calories, 18 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 324 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Triple-Layer Pretzel Brownies in Simple & Delicious February/March 2012, p45

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Reviewed on May. 09, 2012 by frecklefaceginger

I initially thought the butter measurement was wrong on the recipe. Should be melting 1 1/2 sticks of butter or  margarine. Not sure why the crust has been crumbly for some of you. Consider refridgerating it after it's all cooked. I think they're better a little chilled! The crust usually stays well intact too!


Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2012 by cookbookmom

I put the pretzels in my blender and literaly made fine crumbs out of 90% of it. There is a layer on top of larger chunks. But I think that's the secret to holding the crust together--the butter can bind with the fine crumbs easier than the crumbly chunks.


Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2012 by Arista137

Crust crumbled as others said and overall it was dry. I rarely meet a brownie recipe I don't like, but these are not very good.


Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2012 by Alssuperstar89

If I were to make this again I would add less pretzels. Maybe 2 cups and one cup of butter. These tasted great but I think it was just too much pretzel that would not hold together. I do think putting them in the freezer was a good idea they got a more solid feeling. I will make them again with the smaller amount of pretzels and one cup of butter.


Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2012 by Alssuperstar89

After reading the reviews I tried a few things, I added more butter to crust and one tablespoon of flour. I also used one tablespoon of powdered sugar. I put it in the freezer. Even with all these changes the crust still crumbled. Next time I would used 2 cups of crushed pretzels and one cup of butter. The topping was great. A good recipe but the crust needs work.


Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2012 by mom_jam

I wish I would have read the reviews before I made these. My crust fell apart as well.


Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by nhatalsky

I agree with the other reviewers...easy recipe, but the crust fell apart. Frustrating, because I threw nearly half the pretzel mixture down the drain. Next time, I will try adding more butter to hold it together.


Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2012 by dezali

The crust did not hold together. Tried to add more butter and sugar...still didn't work.


Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2012 by tjr1234

made for church fish fry - sold out within 1 hr


Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by anna.712

Very yummy, but the pretzel crust was crumbly. Next time I may add more butter to the crust to try and hold it together better. Overall good easy recipe though.

 
 
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