Pretzel and Toffee Peanut Butter Brownies

By TrayH

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 sticks butter
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup toffee bits

Details

Adapted from sixsistersstuff.com

Preparation

Step 1

* Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

* Line the bottom and sides of a 9″x13″ baking pan with foil, leaving two inches hanging over the edge, and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.

* Combine butter, sugar, cocoa and salt in a microwave safe bowl.

* Microwave in one minute intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Set aside and let cool until warm to the touch (not hot).

* Stir in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one.

* Continue to mix and add flour until well blended.

* Spread batter evenly in lined pan.

* Melt peanut butter in a small bowl in the microwave, until pourable (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).

* Drizzle the peanut butter over the brownies and swirl into brownie batter using a butter knife.

* Sprinkle on pretzels, chocolate chips and toffee.

* Bake for 22-25 minutes until set.

* Let cool completely before serving.