Description
These fudgy football brownies are a game-day favorite! Packed with rich chocolate flavor and decorated to resemble footballs, they’re a touchdown treat that’s perfect for any crowd.
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
For the Decoration:
- 1/2 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup white icing (for football laces)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the Brownie Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold the ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake the Brownies:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting.
- Cut and Shape:
- Once cooled, remove the brownies from the pan and cut them into football shapes using a football-shaped cookie cutter. If you don’t have a cutter, you can cut oval shapes with a knife.
- Decorate the Brownies:
- Spread a thin layer of chocolate frosting over each brownie. Use the white icing to pipe the laces and stripes of a football on top.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Arrange the brownies on a platter and serve them as a fun game-day des
Notes
- For an extra fudgy texture, underbake the brownies slightly and let them set as they cool.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for added texture and flavor.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~210 kal
- Sugar: ~20g
- Sodium: ~70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: ~28g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~40mg