Junk Food Brownies

5 stars (5 ratings)

Rich and fudgy dark chocolate brownies are topped with crunchy pretzels, potato chips, and peanuts, then drenched in buttery caramel, for a sweet/salty junk food treat that satisfies every craving!

Prep Time30

Cook Time1

Total Time1 30

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Brownies, caramel, Chocolate, junk food, peanut, potato chip, pretzel, superbowl

Servings: servings

Calories: 344kcal

Ingredients

1 batch Simply Perfect Brownies (baked in a 9 by 13-inch pan)
3 ounces thin pretzel sticks
3 ounces kettle cooked potato chips
1/3 cup roasted peanuts
1 cup heavy cream
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Bake the brownies according to the recipe directions. Do not remove from the pan. Scatter the pretzels, chips, and peanuts in an even layer over the surface.
In a small pot, heat the cream, butter, and salt on low until the butter is melted and the salt has completely dissolved. Allow to cool slightly, then add the vanilla.
Place the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a larger pot. Cook on medium-high heat, gently swirling the pot occasionally, until a rich amber color. Pour in the cream mixture, and whisk together as it bubbles down. Continue to cook the caramel on medium heat, until the temperature measures 245 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Immediately transfer to a heat-safe vessel.
When the caramel has stopped bubbling, drizzle it over the pretzels, chips, and peanuts in an even layer. Cool completely, then cut into bars.

Notes

For more info on how to make the caramel, click here: Salted Caramel Sauce.

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