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Better Together: Peanut Butter & Pretzel Brownies

By Annalise Sandberg
Created January 10, 2017
In which we make the case for adding peanut butter and pretzels to your next batch of brownies.
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Everyone is sure to go crazy for brownies filled with swirls of peanut butter and pretzels and topped with a chocolate glaze. They’re fun and indulgent, and will definitely disappear fast! Plus, starting with Betty Crocker brownie mix means you can enjoy over-the-top brownies without an excessive amount of effort. All the flavor without all the fuss! Now that’s my kind of dessert. 

To make these brownies you’ll need a Betty Crocker dark chocolate brownie mix, water, butter, eggs, smooth peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and semi-sweet chocolate chips. (You’ll find the exact list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe below!)

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To begin, combine the mix, water, and butter, and then add each egg one at a time. Break up half of the pretzels and stir them into the batter.

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Spread half of the brownie batter into a square baking dish lined with parchment paper. Then make the peanut butter filling by stirring together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth.

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Drop the peanut butter filling by heaping spoonfuls onto the brownie batter-lined pan. Next, drop the remaining brownie batter in between the peanut butter dollops.

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Use a knife to swirl the brownie batter and peanut butter filling together. It doesn’t have to be perfect—it’s okay if it’s a little messy.

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Top the brownies with the remaining pretzels and bake until brownies are set, about 30 minutes.

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Let the brownies cool slightly, then finish off with a chocolate glaze. To make the glaze, simply microwave chocolate chips with a little butter until melted. Drizzle the glaze over the brownies, and then let set before slicing.

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Then, dig in and enjoy!

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Peanut Butter-Pretzel Brownies

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Ingredients

  • Brownies
    • 1box Betty Crocker™ Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
    • 1/4cup water
    • 1/2cup butter, melted
    • 2eggs
    • 2cups mini pretzel twists
  • Peanut Butter Swirl
    • 1/2cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1/2cup powdered sugar
    • 2tablespoons butter, melted
    • 1/2teaspoon vanilla
  • Chocolate Glaze
    • 1/2cup semisweet chocolate chips
    • 2tablespoons butter

Directions

  • 1Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper.
  • 2In medium bowl, mix brownie mix, water and 1/2 cup melted butter. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Break half of the pretzel twists into pieces; stir into brownie batter. Spread half of the batter into pan; set the rest aside.
  • 3In small bowl, mix Peanut Butter Swirl ingredients until smooth. Drop by spoonfuls on top of brownie batter in pan. Spoon remaining brownie batter between peanut butter spoonfuls. Use knife to swirl the two together. Top with remaining pretzel twists.
  • 4Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until brownies are set and appear dry around edges. Cool 30 minutes.
  • 5In small microwavable bowl, microwave Chocolate Glaze ingredients uncovered on Medium (50%) in 1-minute intervals until melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. Heat just until melted; do not overheat. Drizzle over cooled brownies. Let stand 20 minutes before cutting. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

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