Football Brownies

My boys love watching football on TV. We are always hosting game day parties so I like to make fun and festive treat to serve. These Easy to make Football Cookie Pops and Football Shaped Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are also fan favorites.

Everyone will love the special touch of serving these brownies for the big game. Impress your guests this football season with these game day brownies. For an easy appetizer for your football party make Football Cheese Ball.

Why We Love Football Brownies

These Football Brownies are always a hit and even better they are easy to make. We started by making brownies from scratch with an easy brownie recipe. But feel free to use a brownie mix.

Once baked, cut the brownies in a shape of a football and pipe the laces on the brownies. The brownies are baked soft and full of chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

• Brown Sugar – See The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes if you are out
• Butter – We used unsalted butter that has been melted
• White Decorating Gel – Feel free to use any decorating icing that you prefer

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variation Ideas

• Chocolate Chips – Feel free to add in chocolate chips to the brownies batter.
• Brownie Mix – We made brownies from scratch, but you can use box brownie mix.
• White Frosting – We used white decorating gel to add decorations to the brownies. You can also use white decorating icing or melt white chocolate chips in the microwave or vanilla buttercream frosting.

How to Make Football Brownies

• Step 1 – Heat Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees or according to package directions. Spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray. Make sure to spray side of pan.

Step 2 – Combine Butter and sugars – In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the butter and eggs. Add in sugars and 2 teaspoon vanilla extract until they are well mixed.

Step 3 – Stir Brownie Mix – Then slowly stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, flours, ½ teaspoon salt and baking powder. Mix these ingredients in by hand and be careful not to over mix these ingredients. 

Step 4 – Spread into Pan – Spread the batter into the 9X13 pan.

Step 5 – Bake Brownies – Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean. Be careful not to over bake or the brownies will be dry.

Step 6 – Cut Football Shape – Use a football shaped cookie cutter to cut out football shape. 

Step 7 – Draw Lines – Use the white decorating gel to place the football lines onto each brownie. Then they are ready to serve and enjoy. 

Football Shaped Brownies Recipe Tips

• Prepare Baking Dish – We recommend spraying the baking dish with cooking spray. You can also line with parchment paper or aluminum foil to easily remove the entire batch of brownies from pan. This helps easily cut the brownies.
• Combining Ingredients – Add ingredients in bowl and stir but do not overmix. You can also mix together with an electric mixer on medium speed or a stand mixer. This could cause the brownies to be tough after baking them.
• Baking Brownies – Cooking time could vary when baking the brownies. Watch closely and use a toothpick to check to see if brownies have cooked. When it comes out clean the brownies have finished cooking.
• Cool Completely – Make sure the brownies have cooled completely before adding frosting.

Serving Suggestions

These Football Brownies make the perfect addition to your Super Bowl Party or any sports themed party. We love to place the Football Brownies on a platter that has been topped with green sprinkles for a fun and festive look.

Serve with other themed game day appetizers for a fan favorite spread that is perfect for the big game!

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