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Super Bowl Desserts That Feel Like Party Food

Super Bowl dessert platter with football themed treats and peanut butter dip.
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These blondies are the ultimate grab-and-go Super Bowl dessert. A chewy brown sugar base is loaded with chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, and a swirl of salted caramel, creating the perfect sweet-salty-crunchy bite that feels like pure celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup thick salted caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk vigorously for about 1 minute until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and 1 cup of crushed pretzels until evenly distributed.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the caramel into the batter. Sprinkle the top with a few more crushed pretzels.
  6. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  7. Place the pan on a wire rack. Immediately sprinkle the top with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour.
  8. Once completely cool, use the parchment overhang to lift the blondies out of the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 24 squares. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For the best texture and cleanest cuts, it is crucial to let the blondies cool completely before slicing. They can be made 1-2 days ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free pretzels.

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