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15 Sweet Treats for a Super Bowl Dessert Touchdown

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15 Sweet Treats for a Super Bowl Dessert Touchdown

Are you ready for the biggest football party of the year? The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and you’re looking for ways to make it extra special.

Sweet treats can make or break a Super Bowl party, and it’s true that desserts play a big role in making the celebration even more fun.

You’ll find 15 amazing options to elevate your party, from yummy brownies to delicious cookies, and many more treats that your guests will love.

These sweet treats are easy to make and will be a touchdown with your friends and family. Get ready to score big with your Super Bowl party desserts!

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
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips

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.
  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 classic desserts shaped like footballs, perfect for Super Bowl parties.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 cup marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring
  • White chocolate
  • Black gel icing

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large pot over low heat, stirring constantly.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and food coloring.
  3. Add Rice Krispies cereal and mix until well combined.
  4. Press the mixture into a football-shaped cookie cutter or shape by hand.
  5. Melt white chocolate and dip the tops of the treats in it.
  6. Use black gel icing to draw laces on the footballs.
  7. Let the treats cool and harden before serving.

Field Goal Fudge

Rich, chocolatey fudge perfect for Super Bowl parties.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan.
  3. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate until melted.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  7. Fold in chopped nuts.
  8. Pour into prepared baking dish and refrigerate until set.
  9. Cut into squares and serve.

End Zone Cheesecake Bars

Rich and creamy cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 pounds cream cheese, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar, then stir in melted butter until well combined.
  3. Press crumb mixture into prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and confectioners’ sugar, then pour cheesecake batter over crust.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  7. Let cool completely in pan before cutting into bars and serving.

Two-Point Sugar Cookies

Delicious sugar cookies perfect for Super Bowl celebrations.

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 frosting for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  6. Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
  7. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Allow cookies to cool before decorating with colored sugar or frosting.

Blitz Brown Sugar Blondies

Rich, fudgy blondies with a hint of brown sugar flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
  6. Stir in white chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and smooth top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool completely in pan before cutting into squares.

Sideline Snickerdoodles

Soft and chewy Sideline Snickerdoodles perfect for Super Bowl parties.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 3/4 cups white granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
  7. Roll the dough into balls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, then roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
  8. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Kickoff Cake Pops

Colorful cake pops perfect for Super Bowl parties.

Ingredients

  • 1 box cake mix
  • 1 can frosting
  • 1 bag candy melts
  • 1 cup sprinkles
  • 10 lollipop sticks

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake according to the box instructions and let it cool.
  2. Crumb the cake into a large bowl and mix with frosting until well combined.
  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, stirring between each interval.
  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, using a fork to fully coat.
  7. Place the coated cake ball on a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle with sprinkles.
  8. Repeat the process with the remaining cake balls and let them set.
  9. Serve the cake pops chilled and enjoy.

Extra Point Éclairs

Cream-filled éclairs topped with chocolate and team colors.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • Team-colored sprinkles or icing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, water, and salt, and bring to a boil.
  3. Add butter and flour to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture pulls away from the sides.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time.
  5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe into long, thin strips.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Allow éclairs to cool completely, then fill with whipped cream and top with melted chocolate.
  8. Decorate with team-colored sprinkles or icing to show team spirit.

Football Field Cupcakes

Delicious cupcakes resembling a football field, perfect for Super Bowl parties.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • Green frosting
  • White frosting
  • Black gel icing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with green frosting to resemble grass.
  9. Use white frosting to create yard lines and black gel icing to draw football field details.

Running Back Red Velvet Cake

Rich, velvety red cake with a subtle cocoa flavor, perfect for football fans.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Beat in red food coloring and vanilla extract.
  6. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once the cakes are cool, they can be frosted and decorated as desired.

Defensive Line Donuts

Tempting football-themed donuts for Super Bowl parties.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add milk, salt, eggs, and butter to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  4. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until elastic.
  5. Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
  6. Punch down the dough and cut out donut shapes.
  7. Fry donuts for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  8. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve.

Midfield Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Invigorating mint cookies perfect for Super Bowl parties.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the peppermint extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Halftime Honey Cake

Halftime Honey Cake is a sweet dessert perfect for Super Bowl parties.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix honey, brown sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  5. Whisk in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cakes are cool, serve and enjoy.

Championship Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rich, chewy cookies perfect for a Super Bowl party.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together butter and sugars in a large bowl.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion

You’ll score big with sweet treats, whipping up Touchdown Brownies, crafting Quarterback Rice Krispie Treats, and baking Championship Chocolate Chip Cookies, all while making Field Goal Fudge, creating End Zone Cheesecake Bars, and decorating Two-Point Sugar Cookies, making your Super Bowl party a winning touchdown.

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