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
As always, you knocked it out of the park! These look sinfully delicious. Thanks for sharing.
I had not seen Meg Ryan…ugghh, she used to be the cutest…why?
OMG – I am making these this weekend. I have everything but the M&Ms but I can fix that. Thanks for sharing!
ugh…preach it on the fireworks. They're cool and all, but SO overrated. I would rater not see them every year, but the hubs is fireworks lover, as is his fam. By the way, I can't add my two cents about the has brown casserole, as I live in California and don't have the pleasure of having a Cracker Barrel close to me at all.
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You are too funny! I am so with you on the fireworks. I don't get what the big deal is! These treats look so delish!
Um..YUM! Can't wait to try these little puppies! Thanks!
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I had no idea Cracker Barrel had a potato casserole. Now I have more questions… thanks so much.
Psh. Fireworks.
huh. well i don't eat beef jerky on road trips but i do eat Peanut M&Ms and potato chips . . . wonder what's up w/that . . . never, ever do i ask about a hotel gym which might explain my backside . . . Meg Ryan . . . well . . . don't have a smart comeback for that one . . . am w/you on the whole fireworks thingie . . . and no, there is most certainly NOT anything better than Cracker Barrel Hash Brown casserole because TECHNICALLY it's a potato and there simply isn't anything better than a potato . . .
Wow these look like massively tempting! So many good ingredients!
Pretty cool….You, Me & Confucius – we'd be buds. It's amazing the weird thoughts that I ponder…
Blondies look amazing!