The best fudgy football brownies recipe for game day (2024)

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Football Brownies are the perfect themed treats to have at your big game parties this football season! These fun football brownie bites are packed with gooey chocolate chips and topped with vanilla frosting football laces. Skip the chips for your football party this weekend and make these game-day brownies instead!

Since you are here you have to try out this cottage cheese queso dip, these other little brownie football cups, as well as these air fryer cheese sticks.

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Football brownies are the best addition to your football game. This is my favorite brownie recipe, and the best part is it’s just a few simple steps and is quick enough that it’ll have you ready for game time.

It uses brownie mix to save you time in the kitchen and allow you to enjoy yourself with friends and family on game day.

Why Do You Need to Make this Recipe?

  • Make a fun memory out of it by prepping and baking the brownies with your kids or family.
  • Impress your friends with your skills when it’s your turn to host the weekend game.
  • Switch up the snack tray and try something new for your next football watch party or superbowl party!
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What You Need to Make this Recipe

  • Brownie mix
  • Oil
  • Coffee
  • Egg
  • Chocolate chips
  • Heavy cream
  • White chocolate chips

Equipment:

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This is how you can make the best Super Bowl party dessert ever! Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

  1. Make the brownie according to the instructions on the boxed brownie mix box or you can also follow the instructions here to make the better version using egg yolks, coffee, and butter!
  2. Allow the brownies to cool down fully before using a football cookie cutter and cutting your brownies.
  3. If they are soft, place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet then put them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to make them easier to handle.
  4. In a medium bowl add the chocolate chips and top that with the hot heavy cream.
  5. Allow that to sit together covered for a few minutes then whisk the chocolate mixture to combine and create a smooth chocolate ganache.
  6. Dip the top of the brownies in the warm chocolate ganache then place back in the baking sheet. Repeat until done.
  7. Make the football design indentation with the melted white chocolate. Allow the brownies to sit in the fridge to set before servings.

If you want brownies that are a little higher you can use this same recipe but made in an 8×8-inch or a 9×9-inch pan. You will have fewer football brownies depending on how bug or small your cookie cutter is but this will all depend on your own personal preference.

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Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

What are the best brownie mixes to use for this recipe?

Some of my favorites are:

  • Ghirardelli- This one is the best one out there. It had delicious chocolate flavors and was rich, fudgy, and chewy all at the same time.
  • Pillsbury – This one is the runner-up to the Guirardelli. It is a tad cheaper but still tastes pretty good.

How to Store these football brownies?

You can store these brownies in an airtight container or in a Ziploc bag with a good seal. Place in the fridge for up to a week.

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Do you feel like making a big batch once and having it last throughout the season?

Wrap each individual piece of brownie in plastic wrap and make sure it’s tight so no air can come in. Then put them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag and store it in the freezer. It should last the whole season like this.

What should I do with the brownie edge scraps?

You can use those to snack on, use on top of ice cream, or even make a brownie milkshake with those!

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Football brownies recipe

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Fudgy football brownies

These easy and delicious football brownies will take your next football party to the next level!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 9 servings

Calories 474 Calories

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F then line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside. For thicker brownies, you can bake your brownies in an 8×8-inch pan or a 9×9-inch pan according to the instructions on the box.

  • In a large bowl combine the brownie mix, oil, coffee, and the egg and whisk until combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

    1 box brownies, ½ cup oil, ⅓ cup hot coffee, 1 egg

  • Allow the brownies to cool down fully before using a football cookie cutter and cutting your brownies into football-shaped brownies. You can use a small football cookie cutter or a larger one depending on preference.

  • If they are soft, place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet then put them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to make them easier to handle.

  • In a medium bowl add the chocolate chips and top that with the hot heavy cream that you microwave for 30-45 seconds. We want it hot but not boiling.

    1 cup chocolate chips, ⅓ cup heavy cream

  • Allow that to sit together covered for a few minutes then whisk the chocolate mixture to combine and create a smooth chocolate ganache.

  • Dip the top of the brownies in the warm chocolate ganache then place back in the baking sheet. Repeat until done. Place in the fridge while you melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments. Stir in between to keep the chocolate from burning.

    ⅓ cup white chocolate chips

  • Transfer the white chocolate to a piping bag with the tip cut off or a ziplock bag with the tip cut off and make the football design indentation with the melted white chocolate. Allow the brownies to sit in the fridge to set before servings.

Notes

What should I do with the brownie edge scraps?

You can use those to snack on, use on top of ice cream or even make brownie milkshake with those!

Nutrition

Calories: 474CaloriesCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

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FAQs

How do you keep brownies fudgy? ›

Wrapping aluminum foil around individual brownies or a tin of brownies will block the air from entering and preserve their chewy nature.

What is the difference between chewy and fudgy brownies? ›

Fudgy brownies are moist, dense and gooey, with almost the texture of fudge, but not quite as compact. Chewy brownies are dense (like fudgy brownies), but have a little more “bite” to them or elastic texture when you chew them.

How to make fudgy brownies vs cakey brownies? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

What to add to brownie mix to make it better? ›

Add a teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso powder. Throw in a handful of nuts—pecans, walnuts, macadamia, whatever you have on hand. Scoop in a palmful of dried or frozen fruit. Add an extra splash of the top-shelf vanilla extract, or a dab of vanilla paste, or a dash of vanilla powder, to the batter.

How to stop brownies from drying out? ›

Be sure to seal brownies in an airtight container (using plastic wrap, aluminum foil, food storage bags/containers, or some combination of these) to keep as much air as possible away from the brownies.

What makes brownies too gooey? ›

Problem 2: My brownies are too GOOEY

If you think about it, the ingredients that create that fudgy texture - the chocolate and butter - are completely liquid when hot, but solid at room temperature. We would never attempt to slice a brownie less than 2-3 hours after baking - it'll be a gooey mess.

Why didn't my brownies come out fudgy? ›

To make chewy fudgy brownies, we only need to use a little bit of flour. Any more flour will create tougher or cakier brownies.

Are Ghirardelli brownies chewy or fudgy? ›

When you want a delicious brownie for a baking emergency—or just to treat yourself—look no further than a box of Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownies. These fudgy brownies were packed with that Ghirardelli chocolate flavor that so many of us love.

How do you know when fudgy brownies are done? ›

To test for doneness with a toothpick, insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies and pull it back out. For fudgy brownies, you'll want to see some moist crumbs attached to the toothpick when you pull it back out. If it looks like it's covered in brownie batter, the brownies will need to bake a bit longer.

What happens if I add more milk to brownies? ›

Most brownie mixes call for water. While water does the job, you can add some extra flavor and moisture by mixing some of that water with something richer, like milk. If you want to swap it out completely, be prepared for a more chewy and fudge-like brownie from the extra fat.

What's the difference between a brownie and a fudge brownie? ›

Fudge doesn't contain very much besides chocolate, sweetened condensed milk and if you want some inclusions like nuts, marshmallows, cookies, cacao nibs, peanut butter, dried fruit and so on. Whereas brownies contain cacao powder (no chocolate!), flour, eggs, butter or oil, baking powder and nuts.

Should I use butter or oil for brownies? ›

Note that while some brownie recipes do call for melted butter instead of oil, the butter can aerate the batter, altering the texture of the brownies and making them cakey rather than fudgy. So, while you can substitute butter for oil and vice versa, remember that it might alter the texture.

What happens if you add an extra egg to brownie mix? ›

If you opt to add more eggs, say double the amount, something interesting happens. Even though you are adding more moisture, the air bubbles that you catch in the extra eggs add volume, which decreases the density of your final product. This makes your brownies rise and gives them a much more cake-like texture.

What does adding an egg to brownie mix do? ›

Store–bought brownie mix easily comes together with water, oil, and an egg. What exactly does the egg do? It binds, emulsifies, and adds richness and density.

What happens if you use milk instead of water in brownie mix? ›

Brownie recipes traditionally call for water as it serves as a neutral liquid that hydrates the dry ingredients. However, using milk instead of water can impart a creamier texture and richer flavor to your brownies. The milk's fat content adds a smoothness that water cannot provide, resulting in a more indulgent treat.

Does putting brownies in the fridge make them fudgy? ›

The brownies will continue to set as they cool. This recipe must be served after they've cooled to room temperature completely. In fact, they solidify into even more fudgy brownie bits if you chill them in the fridge before slicing and serving.

How do you keep brownies soft and moist? ›

To stop brownies from getting hard on the edges, the first thing to do is be sure they have a proper bake. Storing them in tightly wrapped plastic can also help avoid crunchy edges. You can also store them in a plastic storage container with a slice of bread to increase the moisture and soften the brownies.

Can I make brownies 2 days in advance? ›

Nigella's classic Brownies (from HOW TO BE A DOMESTIC GODDESS) are moist and squidgy and should keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days. However, if you are making them for a special event, such as a bake sale, then you may prefer to make them 1-2 days ahead to be sure that they are at their very best.

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