Description
These fudgy football brownies are a delightful twist on classic brownies, perfect for game day parties and tailgates. Rich and moist with a deep chocolate flavor, they are topped with chocolate frosting and decorated with white icing to resemble footballs, making them as fun to look at as they are to eat.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For Decorating
- 1/2 cup chocolate frosting or melted chocolate
- 1/4 cup white icing or melted white chocolate (for laces)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and sugar, mixing until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder just until the batter is combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 22–25 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Completely: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before decorating.
- Shape Brownies: Once cooled, use a football-shaped cookie cutter or carefully cut the brownies into oval shapes by hand to resemble footballs.
- Decorate: Spread a thin layer of chocolate frosting or melted chocolate on each brownie. Using white icing or melted white chocolate, pipe football laces on top for decoration.
- Set and Serve: Let the decorated brownies set so the icing hardens slightly before serving to ensure they hold their shape and design perfectly.
Notes
- You can use boxed brownie mix for convenience; just bake as directed and decorate once cooled.
- These brownies are perfect for game day parties or tailgates, adding a festive touch to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
