Pretzel Crust Cheesecake Brownies

The pretzel crust in these Pretzel Crust Cheesecake Brownies gives an added dimension to the rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake. Every bite is delightful!

I have one daughter who loves pretzels, another daughter who loves cheesecake, and a husband who loves brownies.  So I decided to get a little creative!  Luckily these pretzel crust cheesecake brownies tasted amazing and everyone was happy!!!

INGREDIENTS
Crust:

• 2 c. pretzels crushed
• 5 Tbls. sugar
• 1 c. butter melted
• 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Brownie:

• 3/4 c. butter melted
• 1 2/3 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. water
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbls. vanilla
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 3/4 c. cocoa powder

Cheesecake layer:

• 1 1/2 pkg. 12 oz. cream cheese
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 eggs

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Mix together crushed pretzels, sugar and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
3. Press firmly into a 9x13 pan sprayed with cooking spray.
4. Bake 6 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
6. Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
7. Brownie: Mix sugar and butter until thoroughly combined. Add water, eggs and vanilla.
8. Sift together flour and cocoa powder. Slowly add to wet ingredients until just combined.
9. Cheesecake: Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs.
10. Carefully spread half of brownie mixture evenly over pretzel crust.
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