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16 Sweet Treats for a Super Bowl Party

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16 Sweet Treats for a Super Bowl Party

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until it is well combined.
  4. Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
  5. Add the flour and salt to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. 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

  1. Melt the butter and marshmallows in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
  2. Add food coloring to tint the treats.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until well combined.
  4. Let the mixture cool and harden slightly.
  5. Shape into football shapes and let cool completely.
  6. Melt the white chocolate and dip the tops of the footballs in it.
  7. 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

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  6. Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
  7. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
  8. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  9. Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  10. 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  6. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into football field shapes.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting.
  9. 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter to make the crust.
  3. Press the crust mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Arrange the mixed berries on top of the crust.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, lemon curd, and salt.
  6. Pour the lemon curd mixture over the berries.
  7. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set.
  8. 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

  1. Bake the cake according to the box instructions and let it cool.
  2. Crumb the cooled cake into a large bowl and mix with frosting.
  3. Use a small cookie scoop to form the cake mixture into balls.
  4. Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments.
  5. Dip the end of each lollipop stick into the melted candy and insert into a cake ball.
  6. Dip each cake ball into the melted candy to coat.
  7. Decorate with sprinkles and chopped nuts before the candy hardens.
  8. Place the cake pops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the candy.
  10. 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

  1. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan and place on medium heat.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and add gelatin, stirring until dissolved.
  4. Add food coloring and flavorings, stirring to combine.
  5. Pour the mixture onto a greased surface and let cool.
  6. 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  7. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
  9. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  12. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. 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

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cheese, parsley, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a thick batter forms.
  4. Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Using a spoon, drop small balls of the batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with a spatula.
  6. Fry the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  8. 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

  1. Set up a sundae bar with separate stations for ice cream, sauces, toppings, and whipped cream.
  2. Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls for each guest.
  3. Offer a variety of sauces, including hot fudge and caramel, for guests to drizzle over their ice cream.
  4. Provide a selection of toppings, such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, marshmallows, and chocolate chips.
  5. Allow guests to customize their sundaes with their preferred toppings.
  6. Offer fresh fruit as an additional topping option for a lighter choice.
  7. 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
  4. Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract and eggs.
  5. Add the flour and salt to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
  6. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
  7. Fold the melted chocolate into the brownie mixture until well combined.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the mini muffin cups.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a brownie comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. 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

  1. Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 375°F.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk and eggs.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the raspberries.
  6. Using a piping bag, pipe the mixture into rings.
  7. Fry the rings for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Drain the rings on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
  9. 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

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. 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

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar, then stir in melted butter until well combined.
  3. Divide the crumb mixture among the cupcake liners and press into the bottom of each liner.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
  6. Divide the cheesecake batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.
  8. 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

  1. Wash and dry the strawberries.
  2. Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler.
  3. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate.
  4. Decorate with melted chocolate, chopped nuts, and sprinkles.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
  6. 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

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, honey, sugar, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. 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.

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