While I was on vacation I had some time to think.
Like about life and all that.
Some questions went unanswered.
For example…
Why do we always eat beef jerky on road trips but never any other time?
or…
Why is it always super important for the hotel where I stay to have a gym, but I never use them.
and…
Why did Meg Ryan do all that weird stuff to her face?
how about…
Am I the only person in the history of the world that thinks fireworks are overrated?
and of course…
Could there be anything better than Cracker Barrel Hash Brown casserole?
I am pretty sure that Confucius and I would be homies. You know, pondering all life’s enigmas.
Anyway…another of my big concerns in life is why haven’t I baked with Pretzel M&Ms yet?
That’s completely nonsensical.
So…situation resolved. I can check that one off my list.
Here’s what you’ll need…
Make some cookie dough…
Press 2/3 of it in the bottom of the pan…
Bake the bottom…
Unwrapping is the hardest part.
Microwave that caramel
That’s good stuff.
Then drop the remaining batter on top and bake!
Caramel Swirled Pretzel M&M Blondies
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks) room temp
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp coarse Sea salt
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups Pretzel M&Ms
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14oz) bag caramels unwrapped
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Spray a 9×13 with baking spray. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars together in a large mixing bowl.
- Add vanilla and eggs and mix well.
- On low add baking soda, salt and flour stirring until combined.
- Fold in your pretzel M&Ms and chocolate chips.
- In your prepared pan press 2/3 of your batter into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until just beginning to set, but not golden brown.
- While the bottom is baking put your unwrapped caramels into a microwave safe bowl along with your 1/4 cup milk. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring every minute until melted.
- When the bottom is done pour the melted caramel on top.
- Drop in spoonfuls the remaining batter and spread over the caramel as well as you can.
- Continue baking for 15 minutes until golden brown and the caramel is bubbling.
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares
Is it even legal to look at pictures of caramel swirled pretzel m&m blondies on a Friday morning before breakfast? Oatmeal doesn't seem so appealing now…
I think it is hilarious and delusional that I tell myself as I scarf down the bag of m&m's convincing myself that I am really just eating pretzels and those are healthy ya know. . . great treats here, nothing delusional about that.
OH. MY. GOSH. I want to eat this right now! I am so making this the next time we make a dessert!!
By the way, I think fireworks are overrated too!
Ooooh goodness. Heavenly!
So much yumminess in one blondie! You've done it again, Shelly:)
Pretzel M&Ms are my favorite. I can't buy them because of how embarrassingly fast I eat the bag. I can't wait to make these!
WOW! I'm going to make these as soon as it's not 90* outside!
We love pretzel M&M's! I've made cookies, but not blondies. Can't wait to try these!
You're a very dangerous woman my friend. Very dangerous.
One word immediately popped into my head when I saw this-irresistible!