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Skillet Brownies with Pretzel Crust – a super fun dessert that will be a hit at any tailgating party!

I wanted a fun tailgating snacks month dessert, something worthy of tailgating and football parties! Well, I think I succeeded with this Skillet Brownies with Pretzel Crust recipe.

A close up on a slice of brownie topped with pretzels.

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Skillet Brownies with Pretzel Crust: this tailgating snacks month dessert is totally worthy of tailgating and football parties, I mean you've got a big pretzel cookie crust topped with an espresso bittersweet brownie all baked in a skillet. Nosh on! by Life Currents https://lifecurrentsblog.com

Fresh out of the oven!

Basically, you make a big pretzel cookie in the skillet, then top it with brownie goodness.

I mean, what could be better than brownies and pretzels together for a tailgate dessert.

And these skillet desserts are so cute!

You could even top it with a big ol’ scoop of vanilla ice cream once it comes out of the oven, but is that going over board? Nah, go for it!

Skillet Brownies with Pretzel Crust: this tailgating snacks month dessert is totally worthy of tailgating and football parties, I mean you've got a big pretzel cookie crust topped with an espresso bittersweet brownie all baked in a skillet. Nosh on! by Life Currents

Skillet brownies

Now, I’ve always had a problem getting the first slice of any pie or cake to come out neat and intact, and this Skillet Brownie is no different.

But, after that, it’s no problem getting the slices to come out, especially if your skillet is well seasoned.

If you need some pointers on how to care for cast iron, check this post.

The brownie part of this recipe comes from Cooking Light magazine, so it isn’t too high in fat or calories. And, it’s one of my favorite brownie recipes.

I love that it has a little hint of espresso in the mix. It gives it just the right bittersweet flavor.

They also get a great crust on top.

a brownie next to the skillet full of them and some footballs and pretzels around them.

Now, I’m not saying these Skillet Brownies with Pretzel Crust are health food, but come on, this is Tailgating Snacks Month!

Skillet Brownies with Pretzel Crust: this tailgating snacks month dessert is totally worthy of tailgating and football parties, I mean you've got a big pretzel cookie crust topped with an espresso bittersweet brownie all baked in a skillet. Nosh on! by Life Currents https://lifecurrentsblog.com

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Skillet Brownies with Pretzel Crust Recipe

a slice of brownies topped with pretzels next to a cast iron skillet and a little football.

Skillet Brownies with Pretzel Crust

Debi
so much fun for a football party, these brownies are going to be a hit
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 564 kcal

Ingredients
  

For pretzel crust

For Brownie Layer

  • ¼ cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso granules or 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Additional mini pretzels for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

For Pretzel Crust

  • In a medium bowl, stir together crushed pretzels, flour, brown sugar, and baking soda. Stir in the melted butter. Using your fingers, press the pretzel mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 10-inch cast iron skillet. Bake in a 350 oven for 10 minutes. Carefully remove skillet from oven, leaving oven at 350 degrees.
  • While the crust bakes, prepare the brownie batter.

For Brownie Layer

  • Combine boiling water and espresso in a medium bowl. Add chocolate chips, and stir until chocolate melts; cool slightly. Stir in melted butter, vanilla, egg, and egg white.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and next salt, stirring with a whisk or sturdy fork. Add coffee mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until moist. Carefully spread batter over the top of the baked pretzel crust, smoothing the top. Decorate the top of the brownie with whole pretzels, lightly pressing the pretzels into the brownie batter.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. To serve, cut wedges, like pie wedges.

Notes

I put that it serves 8, thinking that it’s pretty easy to cut this into 8 wedges, but you’ll probably get more than 8 servings out of them. I could see getting 12 servings here, easily.

Nutrition

Calories: 564kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 435mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 3gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 660IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword brownie, brownies, pretzel
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  18. Two Healthy Kitchens

    I loooooove this idea! For game day … or any day! What a delicious combination with the salty pretzel crust and the rich, decadent brownie – so perfect! And I totally get that problem with the first piece (nothing to do but just eat it quick-quick before anyone sees the devastation :D)! ~Shelley

5 from 2 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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