Sweet 'n Salty Pretzel Brownies

Every once in awhile I like to make brownies or sweets. Not too often because I'm really trying to cut back on the unnecessary things in my diet. These brownies had some good flavors to them, but ended up being way too sweet. I don't think I'll make these again, but if someone finds out how to make them taste yummy, let me know!

Sweet 'n Salty Pretzel Brownies

Sweet 'n Salty Pretzel Brownies-adapted from Betty Crocker
Total Time 1 hour
Makes 24 brownies

• 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 box brownie mix
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 container vanilla frosting
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pretzels
• 1 cup coarsely chopped peanuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix crushed pretzels, sugar and butter. Press in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes.

In a medium bowl, mix brownie mix, water, oil and eggs until blended. Carefully spread batter over cooled crust.

Bake 19-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.

Frost cooled brownies with vanilla frosting. Sprinkle with chopped pretzels and peanuts.