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Touchdown Brownies

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These Touchdown Brownies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with caramel, pecans, and pretzels for the ultimate sweet-and-salty dessert. Perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you crave an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

2 cups sugar

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup caramel bits, divided

1 cup chopped pecans, divided

1 (12–15 oz) jar caramel sauce

35–40 mini pretzels, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and 2 cups of chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in sugar, then whisk in eggs one at a time until glossy and thick. Add vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in 3/4 cup caramel bits, 3/4 cup chocolate chips, and 3/4 cup chopped pecans.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few fudgy crumbs.
  7. Cool brownies on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Spread caramel sauce evenly over the top.
  8. Arrange mini pretzels on top of the caramel layer and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips, caramel bits, and pecans.
  9. Let cool completely or chill for 1 hour before slicing for clean cuts. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

For extra contrast, sprinkle sea salt over the caramel layer.

Swirl in Nutella before baking for a richer flavor.

Replace pecans with walnuts, peanuts, or omit for a nut-free version.

Toast pecans before adding for enhanced flavor.

Chill before slicing for clean, even squares.

Store at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week. Freeze up to 3 months.

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