Celebrate game day with these fun Football Brownies! Fudgy, chocolatey, and decorated to score with football fans of all ages.
Kick off game day with these fudgy Football Brownies! Soft, chocolatey brownies are easy to bake and fun to decorate with icing to resemble footballs. Perfect for tailgates, parties, or any football fan’s snack table, these brownies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
My boys love watching the big game on TV so I try to make fun and festive treats to snack on. If you like making football desserts, check out these football cake ideas and Football Dirt Cups.
If you need a healthier idea, try Keto Brownies.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Fudgy Brownies: Rich, chocolatey, and perfectly soft in the center.
- Easy to Decorate: Simple icing designs make them look like real footballs.
- Game Day Ready: Perfect for parties, tailgates, or snack tables.
- Kid-Friendly Fun: A treat that’s fun for kids to help decorate.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Everyone loves chocolate, and these are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Brownies
- Brown Sugar: Adds rich sweetness and a subtle molasses flavor; Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe or store-bought works.
- Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened cocoa gives deep chocolate flavor without added sweetness.
- All-Purpose Flour: Measure accurately by spooning into the cup instead of scooping to prevent dense brownies.
- Eggs: Large eggs provide structure and moisture for fudgy brownies.
- Butter: Melted butter adds richness and helps create a chewy, fudgy texture.
- Vanilla Extract: Pure vanilla enhances the chocolate flavor and adds depth.
For Decorating
- White Decorating Gel: Used to pipe the football stitching lines on the brownies, adding a fun and realistic football look.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and get the complete recipe and ingredients.
Variations
- Different Icing Colors: Use colored decorating gel (like team colors) instead of white for a fun twist.
- Nutty Brownies: Add chopped nuts to the batter for extra texture.
- Peanut Butter Brownies: Swirl in peanut butter before baking for a rich, nutty flavor.
- Fudge Brownie Base: Make the brownies extra fudgy by reducing flour slightly or adding an extra egg yolk.
- Mini Brownies: Bake in a mini muffin tin for bite-sized football treats, perfect for parties.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Heat Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and eggs.
Step 3. Then add in both types of sugar and vanilla extract.
Step 4. Then slowly stir in the cocoa powder, flours, salt and baking powder.
Step 5. Mix these ingredients in by hand and be careful not to over mix these ingredients.
Step 6. Spread the batter into the 9X13 pan.
Step 7. Bake the brownies for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean. Be careful not to over bake or the brownies will be dry.
Step 8. Use a football shaped cookie cutter to cut out football shape. Make sure to let the brownies cool completely before cutting.
Step 9. Use the white decorating gel to place the football lines onto each brownie.
Pro Tips
- Use Parchment Paper: Line your baking pan to easily lift the brownies out and cut clean shapes.
- Cool Completely: Allow brownies to cool fully before decorating to prevent the icing from melting.
- Consistent Piping: Practice piping football lines on a plate first to get steady hands.
- Room-Temperature Icing: Ensure decorating gel or icing is at room temperature for smooth application.
- Even Thickness: Spread brownie batter evenly in the pan to ensure uniform baking.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Refrigeration: If your kitchen is warm or the icing is soft, store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let brownies come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
Freezing: Wrap brownies tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before decorating or serving.
More Easy Football Shaped Desserts
- Football Cupcakes
- Football Dirt Cups
- Football Cookies
- Easy Football Sugar Cookies
- Football Oreo Balls
- Football Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Whip up a batch of these fudgy Football Brownies for your next game day! Don’t forget to leave a star rating and share a comment letting us know how your brownies turned out.
Football Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2/3 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 cup Butter melted
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
For Decorating:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the butter, eggs, sugars and vanilla extract until they are well mixed.
- Then slowly stir in the cocoa powder, flours, salt and baking powder. Mix these ingredients in by hand and be careful not to over mix these ingredients.
- Spread the batter into the 9X13 pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean. Be careful not to over bake or the brownies will be dry.
- Use a football shaped cookie cutter to cut out football shape.
- Use the white decorating gel to place the football lines onto each brownie.
- Then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
