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
I have yet to bake with pretzel m&ms as well! Definitely need to work on that since these sounds great.
it is teriffick super
You. Are. Genius. These look amazing!
Would it be weird for me to tell you I love you?
Because I kind of do.
This recipe is everything that's good about sweetness and saltiness and chewiness.
Also whenever I think about Meg Ryan I just picture You've Got Mail Meg. It's much less distressing, if sadly untrue in the present day.
Mercy! These bars look sooooo good! Why DID Meg Ryan do that to her face? So sad!
Stop! This is just too good. I'm putting together a care package for my husband and now i'm going to have to add these too! annnnd steal one for myself… 🙂
It's probably a good thing that I'm not your neighbor. I would weigh 500 pounds. But it might be worth it for all the laughs! 🙂
Looks so delicious and fudgy… Yuuuuuuuuuummmmmmm…
ahhh get in my mouth NOW.
that looks lush 😀 want so much
So glad you asked all those important questions because these blondies look fantastic! I love pretzel M&Ms:-)