Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine pretzel pieces, pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl and mix until well combined.

Step 3

Pour pretzel mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake for 7-9 minutes, then allow to fully cool.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in pudding mix, milk, and sugar. Continue mixing until mixture thickens.

Step 5

Fold in 1 tub of cool whip and both cans of drained pineapple, then spread cream mixture in a 9x13-inch pan.

Step 6

Spread the remaining tub of cool whip over the top, then sprinkle with the pretzel mixture.

Step 7

Chill until ready to serve and garnish with additional pineapple if desired.