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Texas Trash Brownies

Texas Trash Brownies: Indulge in Sweet and Salty Bliss

Texas Trash Brownies are a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors, featuring a rich chocolate base, crunchy pretzels, chewy caramel bits, and shredded coconut.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 box Fudge Brownie Mix Choose your favorite brand for best results.
  • 2 large Eggs Follow packaging instructions for moisture and binding.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Follow packaging instructions for moisture and binding.
For the Flavor Explosion
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Coconut Feel free to substitute with almond flakes for a nutty flavor.
  • 1 cup Crushed Graham Crackers Gluten-free options can be found if needed.
  • 1 cup Broken Pretzel Sticks You can swap them for salted nuts if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Bits Chopped caramel candies work great as a substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the 9x13-inch baking dish generously with cooking spray or softened butter.
  3. Prepare the fudge brownie mix according to the package instructions, adding the eggs and oil.
  4. Fold in 3/4 cup each of shredded coconut, crushed graham crackers, broken pretzel sticks, and all the caramel bits into the brownie batter.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining shredded coconut, graham crackers, and pretzel sticks over the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish for about 20 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and avoid overbaking. Microwave cold brownies for a few seconds before serving to revive their texture.

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