Of course, the Super Bowl is not just a football game, but a real holiday. It brings together family, friends and delicious food. Few people can resist wings and nachos, but today we will remember the desserts that become the real MVP of any holiday table. If you doubt it, then these six creative, delicious ideas for sweets will definitely convince you. It’s time to surprise and delight your guests!
1. How to Make Viral Football-Themed Cupcakes
Have you ever seen cupcakes that look like mini-football fields? Imagine your dessert table with such cupcakes that are not only original in appearance, but also incredibly delicious. It’s a pity to eat them, you want to capture them in a photo, keep them in memory, to tell your friends about such an original treat. These football-themed cupcakes are surprisingly easy to make and we can handle it.
What you will need:
- Favorite cupcake recipe (or ready-made dough mix);
- Green, brown and white frosting for decoration;
- Pastry nozzles with round and flat tips
- Edible decorations in the form of footballs or figures at the Super Bowl party.
If you don’t want to use ready-made cupcake mix, here is the dough recipe
Components:
- 200 g flour;
- 1.5 tsp baking powder;
- 100 g butter (softened);
- 150 g sugar;
- 2 large eggs;
- 120 ml milk;
- 1 tsp vanilla extract.
How to make the dough:
- Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C) Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the tins, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Check readiness with a wooden skewer, it should come out clean.
Buttercream frosting recipe:
To decorate football-themed cupcakes, you will need three types of frosting: green for the grass, brown for the ball, and white for the lines.
Ingredients for the basic buttercream:
- 200 g butter (room temperature);
- 400 g icing sugar;
- 2-3 tbsp milk or cream;
- 1 tsp vanilla extract;
- Food coloring: green, brown, and white.
How to make the frosting:
- Whip the butter until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add the icing sugar, beating on low speed.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until creamy.
- Divide the frosting into three parts. Color them green, brown, and leave one part white.
Preparation:
- Bake the base. Use the recipe above or a ready-made mix. Let the muffins cool completely.
- Create the field. Use green frosting for the grass. If you have a grass attachment, it will add some texture.
- Draw the game. Use brown cream to make the ball in the center and white for the lines. You can also add mini gates made of salt sticks and marshmallows.
- Finishing touch. Decorate the cupcakes with edible balls or figures, get creative.
Сupcakes are eye-catching and eye-catching, so they could become a viral hit. And best of all, they’re fun to decorate and eat!
2. Sweet & Salty Dessert Dips Everyone Will Love at the Super Bowl party
Dessert dips are a surefire hit at any party because they are quick to make, versatile, and delicious. And who doesn’t love dipping crunchy snacks into sweet cream?
Chocolate-Nut Heaven
Ingredients:
- 200 g cream cheese (room temperature);
- 100 g icing sugar;
- 150 g peanut butter (it’s better to use natural);
- 100 g dark chocolate (melted);
- A pinch of salt (optional).
Recipe for cooking
- Prepare the ingredients. Make sure the cream cheese is soft. This will make it easier to whip.
- Mix the cream cheese and peanut butter. Use a mixer or whisk to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Add icing sugar. Gradually add the icing sugar, continuing to whip the mixture.
- Pour in the melted chocolate. Carefully fold it into the mixture, continuing to beat until smooth.
- Finishing touch. Add a pinch of salt if you want to enhance the flavor.
Mix together the cream cheese, icing sugar, peanut butter and melted chocolate. Serve with pretzels, crackers or apple slices.
Caramel Cheesecake Dip
This dip is reminiscent of the taste of classic cheesecake with a caramel twist. It is creamy, sweet, but at the same time with a slight salty twist, and this is what makes it so delicious.
Constituents:
- 200 g cream cheese (room temperature);
- 100 ml caramel sauce (you can use ready-made or make your own);
- 2 tbsp icing sugar;
- A pinch of sea salt;
- (Optional) a little whipped cream for airiness.
Way to construct:
- Whip the cream cheese. Use a mixer to make the cheese smooth and fluffy.
- Add the caramel sauce. Gradually pour it in, continuing to whisk.
- Sweeten. Stir in the powdered sugar.
- Secret ingredient. Add a pinch of sea salt for a contrasting flavor.
- (Optional). If you want a fluffier dip, carefully fold in the whipped cream.
Whip the cream cheese, caramel sauce and add a pinch of sea salt. Pairs well with pears, vanilla wafers or even popcorn.
Tip. Serve the dips in a large soccer ball-shaped bowl for a unique look at the Super Bowl party. Top with chocolate chips or crushed nuts.
You see, dips are simple, but incredibly delicious. And trust me, your guests will come back for more.
3. Gluten-Free Brownie Bites with a Super Bowl Theme
Everyone wants to be satisfied with what’s on the dessert table, so these gluten-free brownies are a must-have. They’re soft and rich with chocolate, and no one would think they’re “special.”
What you’ll need
- Gluten-free brownie mix or your favorite homemade recipe, chocolate icing, mini marshmallows or white icing for decoration.
- Ingredients for the dough:
- 200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa);
- 150 g butter;
- 150 g brown sugar (or coconut sugar for natural flavor);
- 3 large eggs;
- 50 g almond flour;
- 20 g cocoa powder (unsweetened);
- 1 tsp vanilla extract;
- A pinch of salt.
Additional ingredients for decoration:
- 100 g chocolate icing;
- Mini marshmallows for lines or white icing;
- Edible decorations (optional).
How to make the batter:
- Melt the chocolate and butter. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Mix the eggs and sugar. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. This will help create a fluffier texture for the brownies.
- Add the chocolate mixture. Gradually pour the cooled melted chocolate and butter into the egg-sugar mixture, continuing to beat on low speed.
- Add the dry ingredients. Sift the almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold them into the chocolate mixture until the batter remains thick and smooth.
- Flavour. Add the vanilla extract and stir.
How to bake:
- Prepare the pan. Bake the brownies in a mini muffin tin for perfect portions.
- Pour the batter. Fill the muffin tin ¾ full.
- Bake. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and bake the brownies for 15–18 minutes for mini muffins. Test with a toothpick – it should come out with moist crumbs, not runny mass.
- Cool. Let the brownies cool completely to make it easier to remove from the tin and decorate.
How to decorate:
- Spread the chocolate icing. Melt the chocolate icing and carefully spread it over the tops of the brownies.
- Create football stripes. Pipe mini marshmallows onto the icing to form the lines of a football. Or use a white icing tip to draw lines.
- Add details. You can use edible stars, glitter or small figures for decoration.
That even those guests who do not avoid gluten will enjoy this dessert at the Super Bowl party.
4.Classic Game Day Cookies Like in the Good Old Days
Some desserts have been our favorites since childhood. Classic cookies always remind us of childhood, coziness and joy. Let’s bring this atmosphere to our Super Bowl party with time-tested recipes.
1. Chocolate Chip Cookies
No one will argue, this is a classic and we will not give it up. The chocolate pieces melt in your mouth, and the soft texture makes each cookie unimaginably delicious.
What you need:
- 200 g butter (softened);
- 150 g brown sugar;
- 100 g white sugar;
- 2 large eggs;
- 1 tsp vanilla extract;
- 300 g flour;
- 1 tsp baking soda;
- 200 g chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate – a mixture of dark and milk).
How to cook:
- Mix the butter and sugar. Beat the butter with the brown and white sugars until fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, continuing to beat.
- Combine the dry ingredients. Sift the flour and soda, add to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate. Carefully fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape and bake. Form into balls and shape into ovals for a football theme. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 180°C (356°F).
2. Oatmeal raisin cookies
Personally, these cookies remind me of tea parties at home. They are aromatic, slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients:
- 150 g butter (softened);
- 100 g brown sugar;
- 50 g white sugar;
- 1 large egg;
- 1 tsp vanilla extract;
- 120 g flour;
- 1/2 tsp soda;
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon;
- 150 g oatmeal;
- 100 g raisins (can be replaced with cranberries or nuts).
How to cook:
- Whip the butter and sugar. Mix the butter and two types of sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg. Beat it together with the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients. Sift the flour, soda and cinnamon. Add them to the mixture.
- Add the oatmeal and raisins. Gently fold in the oatmeal and raisins.
- Shape and bake. Form the dough into balls. Bake for 12-14 minutes at 180°C (356°F).
3. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love these cookies, they are so rich and flavorful, finger-licking good! I love the light, crispy texture and chocolate accent.
Ingredients:
- 150 g butter;
- 150 g peanut butter;
- 120 g sugar;
- 120 g brown sugar;
- 1 large egg;
- 1 tsp vanilla extract;
- 220 g flour;
- 1 tsp baking soda;
- 150 g chocolate chips.
How to make:
- Mix butter and sugar. Beat butter, peanut butter and both types of sugar.
- Add egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients. Sift flour and baking soda, add to butter mixture.
- Stir in chocolate. Add chocolate chips and mix gently.
- Shape and bake. Shape into soccer balls and bake for 10-12 minutes at 180°C (356°F).
How to make cookies themed:
- Shaping. Before baking, shape the cookies into oval shapes to resemble soccer balls.
- Decoration. Once cool, use white icing to draw lines and stripes like a real soccer ball.
- Additional details. You can add edible glitter or team flags.
5. Secret Dessert Inspired by the San Francisco 49ers
Let’s pay homage to the San Francisco 49ers! Meet the “Golden Bars”, a combination of a crunchy base, chewy sweetness and the softness of coconut flakes. And they are so easy to make, they will become your favorite recipe for Super Bowl parties.
Baking supplies:
- 250 g graham crackers (or shortbread cookies);
- 1 can condensed milk (about 400 ml);
- 150 g chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate);
- 100 g coconut flakes (pre-toasted);
- A pinch of salt (optional, to balance the flavor).
1. Prepare the graham cracker base
- Crush the graham crackers. Place the graham crackers in a blender or zip-lock bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they are finely ground.
- Add the butter. Melt 100g of butter and mix in the crumbs until the mixture holds its shape when pressed.
- Pour into the tin. Press the mixture into the base of a 20x20cm tin (or other suitable shape). Use a spoon or glass to level it.
2. Add condensed milk
Pour the condensed milk evenly over the base, spreading it out with a spatula. It will act as the “glue” that will hold all the layers together.
3. Add the filling
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Scatter the chocolate chips all over the surface. They will melt in the oven and create a rich flavour.
- Add coconut flakes Sprinkle coconut flakes over the top. To intensify the flavour, toast them in a dry frying pan until golden brown beforehand.
- Finishing touch. For a little salty contrast, add a pinch of sea salt on top.
4. Bake
- Preheat the oven. Set the temperature to 175°C (350°F).
- Bake. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden and slightly crispy. Do not overcook: the condensed milk should be caramelized, but not too hard.
- Cool. Let the dessert cool completely in the pan so that it sets and becomes easier to cut.
5. Serve
Carefully cut the dessert into squares or rectangles so that they resemble small “gold bars”. You can lightly sprinkle them with gold edible decoration or powder.
Tip. Add a layer of crushed nuts (walnuts or almonds) under the coconut flakes. Put the dessert in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
6. 4-Ingredient Crockpot Chocolate Fudge
It’s time to check out this crockpot chocolate fudge recipe in a slow cooker for Super Bowl. It’s for those who love light and impressive desserts. This fudge is creamy, rich, and so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you haven’t made it before.
Ingredients
- 1 can of condensed milk (about 400 ml);
- 300 g chocolate chips (you can use milk, dark, or a mix);
- 50 g butter;
- 1 tsp vanilla extract.
1. Preparing the ingredients
- Chocolate. If you’re using bar chocolate instead of chips, break it into small pieces so it melts quickly.
- Butter. Cut it into cubes so it melts evenly.
2. Mixing in a slow cooker
- Put the ingredients in. Place the condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter in the slow cooker bowl.
- Turn on the mode. Set the multicooker to low mode (or “Stewing” mode at a temperature of about 70-80°C (158-176 °F).
- Stir. Every 5-10 minutes, stir the mass with a silicone spatula so that it does not stick to the walls and melts evenly.
3. Adding vanilla
When the mass is completely homogeneous and glossy, add vanilla extract. Stir everything again so that the flavor is evenly distributed.
4. Preparing the mold
Line a small rectangular or square mold with parchment paper so that it is easy to remove the finished fudge. Pour the hot chocolate mass into the mold and smooth the surface with a spatula.
5. Cooling
Let the fudge cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then put the mold in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours so that the dessert hardens completely.
6. Cutting and serving
Carefully remove the hardened fudge from the pan by pulling the edges of the parchment. Cut into squares or rectangles of desired size. If desired, decorate the top with crushed nuts, chocolate chips, or sea salt.
Tip. You can stir in nuts, dried cherries, or crushed cookies before pouring into the pan. Store the finished fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
So, you’ve checked out each of the 6 Super Bowl party food desserts. Each of these desserts is unique in its own way.
Which one will you try first? Share in the comments, or post photos of your sweet masterpieces.
