
Are you ready for the big game? You’re likely one of the 100 million people who watch the Super Bowl each year. You’re planning a party and need sweet treats to make it a success.
The right desserts can make your party a touchdown! You’ll find plenty of options, from Touchdown Brownies to Stadium Strawberries. Choose the perfect treats to score big with your guests!
Touchdown Brownies
Rich, fudgy brownies perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter
- 2 cups of sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup of chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until it is well combined.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
- Add the flour and salt to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Quarterback Rice Krispie Treats
Quarterback Rice Krispie Treats are a classic party snack shaped like footballs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Food coloring
- White chocolate
- Black gel icing
Instructions
- Melt the butter and marshmallows in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Add food coloring to tint the treats.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until well combined.
- Let the mixture cool and harden slightly.
- Shape into football shapes and let cool completely.
- Melt the white chocolate and dip the tops of the footballs in it.
- Use black gel icing to draw laces on the footballs.
Field Goal Fudge
Rich, chocolatey fudge perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Cut the fudge into small squares and serve.
End Zone Cookies
Delicious football field-themed cookies perfect for Super Bowl parties.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Green frosting
- White frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into football field shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting.
- Use green frosting to create the football field and white frosting to add yard lines.
Two-Point Tart Bars
Two-Point Tart Bars are sweet and tangy dessert perfect for Super Bowl parties.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups mixed berries
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter to make the crust.
- Press the crust mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Arrange the mixed berries on top of the crust.
- In a bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, lemon curd, and salt.
- Pour the lemon curd mixture over the berries.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Kickoff Cake Pops
Delicious cake pops in team colors are perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix
- 1 can of frosting
- 1 bag of candy melts
- 1 bag of sprinkles
- 10 lollipop sticks
- 1 cup of chopped nuts
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to the box instructions and let it cool.
- Crumb the cooled cake into a large bowl and mix with frosting.
- Use a small cookie scoop to form the cake mixture into balls.
- Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments.
- Dip the end of each lollipop stick into the melted candy and insert into a cake ball.
- Dip each cake ball into the melted candy to coat.
- Decorate with sprinkles and chopped nuts before the candy hardens.
- Place the cake pops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the candy.
- Serve and enjoy.
Referee Ribbon Candy
Referee Ribbon Candy is a sweet and colorful treat perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- Granulated sugar
- Light corn syrup
- Water
- Unflavored gelatin
- Food coloring
- Flavorings
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan and place on medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add gelatin, stirring until dissolved.
- Add food coloring and flavorings, stirring to combine.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased surface and let cool.
- Once set, cut into strips and shape into referee-inspired ribbons.
Sideline Sugar Cookies
Delicious sugar cookies perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles as desired.
Football Field Fritters
Crispy football field fritters filled with spicy cheese and herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cheese, parsley, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a thick batter forms.
- Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Using a spoon, drop small balls of the batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with a spatula.
- Fry the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the football field fritters hot and enjoy.
Super Bowl Sundae Bar
Indulge in a delicious Super Bowl Sundae Bar with various toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup sprinkles
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Fresh fruit
Instructions
- Set up a sundae bar with separate stations for ice cream, sauces, toppings, and whipped cream.
- Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls for each guest.
- Offer a variety of sauces, including hot fudge and caramel, for guests to drizzle over their ice cream.
- Provide a selection of toppings, such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, marshmallows, and chocolate chips.
- Allow guests to customize their sundaes with their preferred toppings.
- Offer fresh fruit as an additional topping option for a lighter choice.
- Encourage guests to get creative with their sundae combinations.
Blitz Brownie Bites
Rich, fudgy brownies in bite-sized form, perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter
- 2 cups of sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract and eggs.
- Add the flour and salt to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the brownie mixture until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the mini muffin cups.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a brownie comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before serving.
Running Back Raspberry Rings
Sweet and tangy raspberry rings perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the raspberries.
- Using a piping bag, pipe the mixture into rings.
- Fry the rings for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain the rings on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
MVP Mini Muffins
Delicious mini muffins perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the muffins with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Coach’s Cheesecake Cups
Miniature cheesecakes in cupcake form, perfect for a Super Bowl party.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 pounds cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar, then stir in melted butter until well combined.
- Divide the crumb mixture among the cupcake liners and press into the bottom of each liner.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Divide the cheesecake batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.
- Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Stadium Strawberries
Sweet and tangy strawberries dipped in white chocolate and decorated with team colors.
Ingredients
- 12 large strawberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup melted chocolate
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate.
- Decorate with melted chocolate, chopped nuts, and sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Half-Time Honey Cakes
Sweet honey cakes perfect for half-time snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, honey, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Conclusion
You’ve scored a touchdown with these sweet treats, and your Super Bowl party is a field of dreams, overflowing with desserts like Touchdown Brownies and MVP Mini Muffins, a treasure trove that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.