why make this recipe
This recipe is quick and fun. It uses a box mix and simple decorations. You get tasty brownies that look like footballs for game day or a kids party.
introduction
Football Brownies are easy to make and please a crowd. You can make them fast with a boxed mix and simple frosting, or try other brownie ideas like chocolate-covered strawberry brownies for a different treat.
how to make Football Brownies
Preheat the oven as the brownie box tells you. Mix the box mix, eggs, oil, and water in a bowl. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour the batter into a greased pan and bake. Let brownies cool fully. Cut into squares. Pipe football laces with vanilla frosting. Add green food coloring if you want grass or extra color. Serve and enjoy.
Ingredients :
- 1 box of brownie mix
- eggs (as per brownie mix instructions)
- oil (as per brownie mix instructions)
- water (as per brownie mix instructions)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- vanilla frosting
- green food coloring (optional for decoration)
Directions :
- Preheat your oven according to brownie mix instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, prepare the brownie batter by combining the brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water as directed.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake as per the instructions.
- Once baked, allow to cool completely.
- Cut the brownies into bite-sized squares.
- Use vanilla frosting to pipe on football laces on top of each brownie.
- Optionally, use green food coloring to tint frosting or decorate around brownies to enhance the football theme.
- Serve at your game day party and enjoy!
how to serve Football Brownies
Place brownies on a platter in rows. Use a small piping bag or a zip bag with a small cut for the laces. Add green frosting around the plate to look like a field. Serve with napkins and small plates.
how to store Football Brownies
Put brownies in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for 3–4 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
tips to make Football Brownies
- Do not overbake. Check with a toothpick near the time the box suggests.
- Cool completely before frosting so the icing does not melt.
- Use a small round tip or a zip-top bag with a tiny cut to pipe laces.
- Chill the brownies briefly to make cutting clean squares.
- If you want less sweetness, use less frosting or pipe thin laces.
variation (if any)
- Use cream cheese frosting for a tangy taste.
- Add chopped nuts or peanut butter chips instead of chocolate chips.
- Make one large brownie and cut with a football-shaped cookie cutter.
- Use melted white chocolate for the laces instead of frosting.
FAQs
Q: Can I make these without a boxed mix?
A: Yes. Use your favorite from-scratch brownie recipe and follow the same steps for chips, baking, cooling, cutting, and decorating.
Q: How do I keep the laces from smearing?
A: Let the brownies cool fully and chill them a little before piping. Use thicker frosting for less drip.
Q: Can I use different colors for decoration?
A: Yes. Use green for the field or team colors for fun. Food coloring works well in frosting.
Q: Can I warm the brownies before serving?
A: You can warm single pieces briefly in the microwave. Do not warm after you add frosting or the icing may melt.
Football Brownies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Quick and fun football-themed brownies perfect for game day or kids’ parties, made easily with a boxed mix.
Ingredients
- 1 box of brownie mix
- Eggs (as per brownie mix instructions)
- Oil (as per brownie mix instructions)
- Water (as per brownie mix instructions)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Vanilla frosting
- Green food coloring (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to brownie mix instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, prepare the brownie batter by combining the brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water as directed.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake as per the instructions.
- Once baked, allow to cool completely.
- Cut the brownies into bite-sized squares.
- Use vanilla frosting to pipe on football laces on top of each brownie.
- Optionally, use green food coloring to tint frosting or decorate around brownies to enhance the football theme.
- Serve at your game day party and enjoy!
Notes
Do not overbake; check with a toothpick near the suggested time. Let brownies cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
