When the fourth quarter hits, it's time to put away the dips and snacks and reach for something sweet. Celebrate the win — or drown your sorrows — with these favorite desserts for the Super Bowl. From football-shaped confections to classic fudge brownies and more, these desserts are sure to be crowd pleasers at any watch party. Here are 25 of our best dessert ideas for the Super Bowl.
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Best Brownies
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These top-rated brownies are best slathered in the accompanying chocolate frosting. "These are neither 'cake' brownies nor 'fudge' brownies," says reviewer Mama Cass. "They fall somewhere in between."
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Smart Cookie Football Cake
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"End your Super Bowl® party on a bang with this touchdown in dessert form. Layers of yellow cake are painted with buttercream 'grass' and topped with a scrumptious football," says Smart Cookie.
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Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
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Swap your savory dips and salsas for this fruit dip that's made complete with homemade cinnamon tortilla chips.
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Extreme Chocolate Cake
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No one can say no to a rich chocolate cake smothered in chocolate buttercream. "This cake is so moist and dense! It was a great tasting cake, and practically foolproof," says reviewer Molly.
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Delicious Raspberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars
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"I was a little skeptical on the taste of these bars since the ingredient list was so short, but WOW!!, was I amazed," says reviewer MommyFromSeattle. "These are buttery, moist, crunchy and sweet. Not dry or crumbly at all and SOOOO easy to make."
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Blonde Brownies I
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These chocolate-chip blondies will stand out among a sea of brownies.
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Apple Squares
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Apple and cinnamon is a flavor pairing beloved by all. These simple bars are sure to warm everyone up on a cold February night.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough + Cupcake = The BEST Cupcake. Ever.
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Don't be deceived by these seemingly simple cupcakes, they're hiding a secret: a chocolate chip cookie dough filling. Reviewer Vivian Hayes exclaims, "What a good idea- to put a cookie in a cupcake!"
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Seven Layer Bars
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There is something magical about the combination of graham crackers, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, walnuts, and coconut. Take it from reviewer ABBYW who says, "I made this for a holiday party at work recently and it was a huge hit! It is definitely for the sweets lover, but the combination of the butterscotch with the coconut and semi-sweet chocolate really gives them a great flavor."
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Cookie Balls
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This three-ingredient, no-bake dessert is made by combining crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and cream cheese to form a stiff dough that is then rolled into balls and dipped in a melted candy coating. Cookie balls are the perfect bite-sized dessert to finish off the carousel of appetizers and snacks.
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Milly's Oatmeal Brownies
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"These are wonderful, chewy 'brownies' except that they are made with oatmeal instead of chocolate," says recipe creator Milly Suazo-Martinez. "Add your favorites (nuts, chocolate chips, chocolate candies, toffee chips) and create a truly delicious snack."
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Scrumptious Frosted Fudgy Brownies
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Fans of ultra fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth brownies will love this top-rated recipe.
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Cheesecake Lemon Bars
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These lemony cheesecake bars are far easier to serve to a crowd than traditional cheesecake.
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Lime Bars
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Classic lemon bars get a flavor swap with these tangy lime bars.
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Chocolate Popcorn
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Let folks graze on this dessert popcorn as they watch the big game.
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Caramel Chocolate Corn
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This caramel-chocolate popcorn and peanut mix can be made ahead of time so you can actually enjoy the game while it's on. "Easiest caramel corn recipe I've found yet," says reviewer Jessie.
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Maple-Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Looking for a sweet and savory addition for the dessert table? "This recipe was born out of a challenge to include bacon in a cookie batter," says recipe creator Mikey Tarts. "While that has been done before, the inclusion of chocolate chips and maple together in a whipped batter make this a sweet-yet-savory chewy cookie treat!"
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Bacon Cheeseburger Cake
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Burgers are a must on game day, so a cake decorated to look like a burger is only fitting at any Super Bowl gathering. Reviewer kympop says, "I had so much fun making this cake!"
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Maggie's Camper Specials
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"A unique blend of salted peanuts, chocolate chips, espresso and coconut result in a crispy, crunchy cookie," says recipe creator MAGGIE MCGUIRE.
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Million Monster Cookies
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Monster cookies always stand out in a crowd thanks to their rainbow of colors. This recipe yields 12 dozen cookies, but can easily be scaled down.
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One Oh One Cookies
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These cookies are a unique blend of walnuts, coconut, rice cereal, and oats. "We use the basic ingredients then add a cup of anything we have on hand, like chocolate chips, raisins and m&m's," says reviewer PDFamily.
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Chocolaty Caramel-Nut Popcorn
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"Coconut, almonds, and chocolate enhance classic caramel corn in this recipe," says recipe creator andy.
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Peanut Butter Bacon Cupcake
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Don't knock it 'till you try it! "What a great combination of flavors," says reviewer Lee Doughlas Bord-Pire. "I most definitely will be making these again!"
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Chocolate Almond Popcorn
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"This was so simple to put together and was perfectly coated and crunchy," says reviewer Happyschmoopies.
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Toasty Campfire Cookies
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These campfire cookies can also be made over the stove. Use store-bought or homemade oatmeal cookies in these simple cookie sandwiches.
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This article is about dessert ideas for the Super Bowl. It provides a list of 25 dessert recipes that are suitable for Super Bowl watch parties. Here are some concepts related to the desserts mentioned in the article:
1. Brownies: The article mentions a recipe for "Best Brownies" that falls between cake-like and fudgy brownies. Brownies are a popular dessert made with chocolate, sugar, flour, and eggs. They can be chewy, fudgy, or cake-like depending on the recipe.
2. Football-themed Desserts: The article includes a recipe for a "Smart Cookie Football Cake," which is a cake decorated to look like a football. Football-themed desserts are often made for Super Bowl parties and can include cakes, cookies, or other treats shaped like footballs.
3. Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips: The article suggests swapping savory dips for a fruit salsa made with homemade cinnamon tortilla chips. Fruit salsa is a refreshing and sweet dip made with diced fruits, such as apples, strawberries, or mangoes, and is typically served with cinnamon sugar-coated tortilla chips.
4. Chocolate Cake: The article features a recipe for an "Extreme Chocolate Cake" that is moist and dense, covered in chocolate buttercream. Chocolate cake is a popular dessert made with cocoa powder or melted chocolate, flour, sugar, eggs, and butter or oil. It can be frosted with various types of frosting, including chocolate buttercream.
5. Raspberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars: The article includes a recipe for delicious raspberry oatmeal cookie bars that are described as buttery, moist, crunchy, and sweet. These bars are made with a short ingredient list and are easy to make.
6. Cheesecake Bars: The article suggests making cheesecake bars as an easier alternative to serving traditional cheesecake at a Super Bowl party. Cheesecake bars are made with a creamy cheesecake filling on a cookie or graham cracker crust and can be flavored with various ingredients such as lemon, chocolate, or fruit.
7. Popcorn-based Desserts: The article provides recipes for chocolate popcorn, caramel chocolate corn, and chocolate almond popcorn. These desserts involve coating popcorn with various sweet ingredients like chocolate, caramel, and nuts to create a crunchy and flavorful treat.
8. Cookie-based Desserts: The article includes several cookie-based dessert recipes, such as cookie balls, oatmeal brownies, and cookie dough-filled cupcakes. These desserts feature cookies as a main ingredient and can be made in various flavors and textures.
9. Unique Dessert Combinations: The article features recipes that combine unexpected flavors, such as maple-bacon chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter bacon cupcakes. These desserts aim to create a sweet and savory or unique flavor combination.
These are just some of the concepts related to the dessert ideas mentioned in the article. If you have any specific questions about these concepts or need more information, feel free to ask!
