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PRETZEL BOTTOM REESE’S PIECES BROWNIES

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These all started out as a tactic of mine to use up some miscellaneous things sitting in my pantry.

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But boy did they turn into so much more than that.

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I had a half bag of pretzels, a handful of chocolate chips and Reese’s Pieces and a whole lot of butter.

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I debated a couple different cookie recipes but after pulling together my potential Fall schedule of classes, I just didn’t have the energy for scooping and rolling.

Brownies seemed the next logical choice.

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I was right.

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Pretzel Bottom Reese’s Pieces Brownies

Serves 16

Ingredients:

For the Pretzel Bottom:

  • ~ 4 cups mini pretzel twists (about 2 cups finely crushed)
  • 3/4 cup Earth Balance, slightly melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

For the Brownies (adapted from Martha Stewart):

  • 8 tablespoons Earth Balance
  • 2 ounces Reese’s Pieces
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Directions:

For the Pretzel Bottom:

  1. Pour pretzels into a food processor and coarsely chop.
  2. Add brown sugar and pulse a few more times then add Earth Balance and pulse until well combined.
  3. Place into a 13×9 inch pan lined with parchment and press down until evenly distributed on the bottom of the pan.

For the Brownies:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Put Earth Balance, Reese’s Pieces and chocolate chips in a heatproof medium bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until melted. Let cool slightly.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Whisk granulated sugar into chocolate mixture. Add eggs, and whisk until mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture; stir until well incorporated.
  5. Pour over pretzel bottom mixture using a spatula to smooth out for even coverage.
  6. Bake for 20-30 minutes (cooking time may vary depending on your oven) or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Serve with milk.

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  4. Katie says

    I’ll take 56.

    Also, that class schedule…holy cow. I might need an extra brownie just looking at it. Good luck to you…you are kind of my hero.

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    • Cait says

      Haha – let’s see if I pass any of them first! 🙂 And I will happily deliver 56 to you. In person. And then we can hangout because I missss yyyyooooou!!!!

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  6. emily says

    Those look awesome!

    Is it weird that I’m excited to see you recap classes I’ve already taken? I just loved food comp so much! Your semester will be as fun as it is busy, I promise.

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    • Cait says

      Hahah that’s not weird at all! I’m glad to hear you say that because I’m feeling really nervous about it! What school did you go to?

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  7. Liz @ iheartvegetables says

    Oh. My. Gosh.

    I have seen a lot of delicious things today. I spent a lot of time on pinterest. But THESE are definitely the most delicious thing. Sweet + salty. Chocolate + pretzels (not to mention peanut butter). Does life get any better?!

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    • Cait says

      I wish! If they had my program I would be there in a heartbeat!! Hopefully Boston (or at least Northeast) bound post graduation though 🙂

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    • Cait says

      Earth Balance is just a vegan buttery-like spread. Not actual butter 🙂 You can read more about it here. Butter would be a fine substitute here if you prefer!

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