The Super Bowl is a big event where over 100 million people watch football together.
You might be having a party or going to one, and you want it to be super fun.
You’re looking for yummy desserts to make your guests happy.
These 18 special dessert recipes are perfect for the Super Bowl.
They are sweet, tasty, and sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
You’ll find the best treats to score big and make your party a sweet victory.
Touchdown Brownies
Rich, fudgy brownies perfect for satisfying any football fan’s sweet tooth.
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 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.
- 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.
Football Field Rice Krispie Treats
Colorful Rice Krispie treats shaped like a football field.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Green food coloring
- White frosting
- Black gel icing
Instructions
- Melt the butter and marshmallows in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add green food coloring to the marshmallow mixture and stir well.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the Rice Krispies cereal.
- Stir the cereal until it is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Press the mixture into a rectangular pan to shape like a football field.
- Allow the treats to cool and harden.
- Use white frosting to draw yard lines on the treats.
- Use black gel icing to draw goalposts and other football field details.
Quarterback Rice Krispie Bites
Quarterback Rice Krispie Bites are a sweet and easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large pot over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the pot and stir until it is well Combined.
- Let the mixture cool and then shape into small football shapes.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
- Dip the tops of the Rice Krispie footballs into the melted white chocolate.
- Immediately sprinkle with colored sprinkles to resemble football laces.
- Let the white chocolate harden before serving.
Super Bowl Sunday Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies decorated with football team colors are perfect for Super Bowl Sunday.
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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the 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 on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes, such as footballs or team logos.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before decorating with colored sugar or frosting.
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 chocolate chips until melted.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Let the fudge cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set.
- Cut the fudge into small squares and serve.
End Zone Cheesecake Bars
Rich and creamy cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust, perfect for Super Bowl parties.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar, then stir in melted butter until well combined.
- Press crumb mixture into prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add granulated sugar and beat until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Pour cheesecake batter over baked crust and smooth top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely in pan before cutting into bars and serving.
Two-Point Turtle Brownies
Rich, fudgy brownies with a caramel turtle twist.
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 caramel sauce
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
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.
- Add the flour and salt to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the batter and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- 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.
Football-Shaped Cake Pops
Football-shaped cake pops are perfect Super Bowl treats.
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix
- 1 can frosting
- 1 bag candy melts
- 1 bag sprinkles
- Lollipop sticks
- Football-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to the box instructions and let it cool.
- Crumb the cake into a large bowl and mix with frosting until a dough forms.
- Use the football-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cake shapes.
- Melt the candy melts and dip the end of a lollipop stick into the melted candy.
- Insert the stick into each cake shape and dip into the melted candy to coat.
- Immediately add sprinkles to the wet candy before it hardens.
- Let the cake pops cool and harden completely before serving.
Running Back Red Velvet Cake
Moist red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, perfect for Super Bowl parties.
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
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter and eggs in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add red food coloring and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cakes are cool, spread cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer and place second layer on top.
- Frost outside of cake with remaining frosting and serve.
Kickoff Cupcakes
Delicious vanilla cupcakes with football-themed decorations 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
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Football-themed decorations
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating with football-themed decorations.
Referee Striped Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Referee Striped Chocolate Dipped Strawberries are a sweet and elegant dessert for any football fan.
Ingredients
- 1 dozen large strawberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- Fresh whipped cream
Instructions
- Wash and dry the strawberries, then hull and slice off the leaves.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted white chocolate, coating about 3/4 of the strawberry.
- Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
- Use a spoon or piping bag to create stripes on the white chocolate-covered strawberries with the melted dark chocolate.
- Refrigerate the strawberries for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Serve the Referee Striped Chocolate Dipped Strawberries chilled, with fresh whipped cream if desired.
The Perfect Pigskin Pumpkin Pie
A twist on the classic pumpkin pie, perfect for Super Bowl parties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs until smooth.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake the pie for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
First Down Fritters
Crispy First Down Fritters are a sweet Super Bowl treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd.
- Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Remove the fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Dust the fritters with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Super Bowl Sundae Bar
Create a customizable Super Bowl sundae bar with various toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 quarts 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 shredded coconut
- 1 cup crushed cookies
- Fresh fruit
Instructions
- Set up a sundae bar with separate stations for ice cream, sauces, toppings, and garnishes.
- Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls or cones for guests to use as the base.
- Offer hot fudge and caramel sauces for guests to drizzle over their ice cream.
- Provide a variety of toppings, including whipped cream, chopped nuts, sprinkles, and shredded coconut.
- Add crushed cookies and fresh fruit as additional topping options.
- Allow guests to customize their sundaes with their preferred toppings and sauces.
- Encourage guests to get creative with their sundae combinations and have fun.
Extra Point Éclairs
Cream-filled pastries topped with a lightly sweetened glaze, perfect for Super Bowl dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk, water, and salt, and bring to a boil.
- Add butter and flour to the saucepan, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes, then add eggs one at a time.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe into long, thin strips.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Allow éclairs to cool completely before filling with whipped heavy cream.
- Drizzle with a lightly sweetened glaze made from confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract.
Blitz Brownie Bites
Rich, fudgy brownie bites perfect for Super Bowl parties.
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 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 it is 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.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the mini muffin tin cups.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a brownie bite comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownie bites cool completely in the pan before serving.
Sidelines Snickerdoodles
Soft and chewy cookies with a sweet cinnamon flavor, 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 vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
- Roll the dough into balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoons each, and then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Championship Chocolate Chip Cookies
Championship Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic dessert perfect for Super Bowl Sunday.
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
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together butter and sugars in a large bowl.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Conclusion
You’ll score big with these indulgent desserts, proving the theory that sweet treats can bring people together. As you indulge in Touchdown Brownies or Field Goal Fudge, you’ll evoke feelings of joy and celebration, making your Super Bowl party a winning celebration that’ll be remembered long after the final whistle blows.