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Nutella Pretzel Brownies

A delicious spin on brownies, combining the amazing flavors of sweet and salty. Nutella stars to make these brownies the amazing dessert that they are.
Servings 16
Calories 209kcal

Ingredients 

Pretzel Crust

  • 1/2 cup pretzels
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons butter melted

Brownies

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup Nutella
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Place the pretzels in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until broken up into tiny pieces.
  • Add the sugar and pulse until combined, then pour in the butter. Continue pulsing until combined.
  • Press the pretzel mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are golden and the crust feels firm.

Brownies

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together.
  • Add eggs and blend well.
  • Add vanilla, salt, and Nutella. Mix until combined.
  • Add cocoa and flour. Don’t overbeat.
  • Pour into pan over pretzel crust and bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes. Or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow brownies to cool for at least 45 minutes before frosting with nutella spread and garnishing with pretzels.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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