Looking for an easy game-day dessert that will score big with your guests? These Football Shaped Brownies are the perfect treat for tailgates, watch parties, and Super Bowl celebrations! Made with a simple boxed brownie mix and decorated with white icing to resemble football laces, they’re a fun and festive dessert that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum crowd appeal!
Super Bowl Football Shaped Brownies!
When I was making these Football Shaped Brownies, I noticed the tops of the ‘footballs’ were too cracked and crumbly. Had I been leaving them as normal brownies, I would have considered them to have perfect crackly tops! But it won’t do for this idea.
So I turned them upside down and was pretty proud of my clever on a whim problem solving! The bottoms were nice and smooth and gave me an easy canvas for drawing on the laces.
Why this Recipe Works:
- Keeps Things Simple – Using a boxed brownie mix eliminates the guesswork, making this recipe quick, easy, and beginner friendly.
- The White Icing Creates a Realistic Football Look – A few simple icing lines mimic football laces, making the brownies instantly recognizable and party ready.
- Perfect for Feeding a Crowd – Brownies are easy to make ahead, transport, and serve, making them ideal for tailgates, watch parties, and Super Bowl gatherings.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 box Brownie Mix + Ingredients on the Box – Creates the rich, chocolatey base for the football shaped brownies. Follow the package instructions using the required ingredients (typically eggs, oil, and water) to achieve a moist and fudgy texture.
- 1 tube Store Bought White Icing – Used to decorate the brownies with classic football laces and details, giving them a festive game day look with minimal effort.
How to Make Football Shaped Brownies for Game Day
- Line a 9 x 13 pan with aluminum foil. Spray with non-stick spray.
- Bake 1 box brownie mix according to directions on the box.
- Let cool completely.
- Remove brownies from the pan by lifting the edges of the foil.
- Cut football shapes using a football shaped cookie cutter. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper and place upside down.
- Using a tube of store bought white icing, draw laces on the football. Let harden.
My Best Tips:
- Use a Fudgy Brownie Mix – Fudgy brownies are easier to cut and hold their football shape instead of cake like brownies.
- Let the Brownies Cool Completely – Warm brownies can crumble when cut. Cooling them fully ensures clean, neat football shapes.
- Practice the Laces First – Pipe the long center line before adding the shorter lace marks to create a realistic football design.
- Use Store Bought Icing with a Fine Tip – A decorating tube with a small tip makes it easier to create crisp, clean football laces.
More Football Shaped Food for Game Day Parties:
- Oatmeal Cream Pie Footballs
- Football Cheese Ball
- Mini Football Eclairs
- Nutter Butter Football Cookies
Football Shaped Brownies for Game Day
Make easy Football Shaped Brownies with boxed brownie mix and white icing! A fun, fudgy game-day dessert perfect for tailgates and watch parties!
Ingredients
- 1 box Brownie Mix + Ingredients on the Box
- 1 tube Store Bought White Icing
Instructions
- Line a 9 x 13 pan with aluminum foil. Spray with non-stick spray.
- Bake brownie mix according to directions on the box.
- Let cool completely.
- Remove brownies from the pan by lifting the edges of the foil.
- Cut football shapes using a football shaped cookie cutter. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper and place upside down.
- Using a tube of white icing, draw laces on the football. Let harden.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
11Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 26Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 0g
The nutrition facts were automated by the Nutritionix database. Because it's done by automation, it is best practice to double check for accuracy.
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