When the fourth quarter hits, it's time to put away the dips and snacks and reach for something sweet. Celebrate the win — or drown your sorrows — with these favorite desserts for the Super Bowl. From football-shaped confections to classic fudge brownies and more, these desserts are sure to be crowd pleasers at any watch party. Here are 25 of our best dessert ideas for the Super Bowl.
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Best Brownies
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These top-rated brownies are best slathered in the accompanying chocolate frosting. "These are neither 'cake' brownies nor 'fudge' brownies," says reviewer Mama Cass. "They fall somewhere in between."
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Smart Cookie Football Cake
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"End your Super Bowl® party on a bang with this touchdown in dessert form. Layers of yellow cake are painted with buttercream 'grass' and topped with a scrumptious football," says Smart Cookie.
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Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
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Swap your savory dips and salsas for this fruit dip that's made complete with homemade cinnamon tortilla chips.
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Extreme Chocolate Cake
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No one can say no to a rich chocolate cake smothered in chocolate buttercream. "This cake is so moist and dense! It was a great tasting cake, and practically foolproof," says reviewer Molly.
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Delicious Raspberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars
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"I was a little skeptical on the taste of these bars since the ingredient list was so short, but WOW!!, was I amazed," says reviewer MommyFromSeattle. "These are buttery, moist, crunchy and sweet. Not dry or crumbly at all and SOOOO easy to make."
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Blonde Brownies I
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These chocolate-chip blondies will stand out among a sea of brownies.
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Apple Squares
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Apple and cinnamon is a flavor pairing beloved by all. These simple bars are sure to warm everyone up on a cold February night.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough + Cupcake = The BEST Cupcake. Ever.
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Don't be deceived by these seemingly simple cupcakes, they're hiding a secret: a chocolate chip cookie dough filling. Reviewer Vivian Hayes exclaims, "What a good idea- to put a cookie in a cupcake!"
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Seven Layer Bars
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There is something magical about the combination of graham crackers, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, walnuts, and coconut. Take it from reviewer ABBYW who says, "I made this for a holiday party at work recently and it was a huge hit! It is definitely for the sweets lover, but the combination of the butterscotch with the coconut and semi-sweet chocolate really gives them a great flavor."
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Cookie Balls
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This three-ingredient, no-bake dessert is made by combining crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and cream cheese to form a stiff dough that is then rolled into balls and dipped in a melted candy coating. Cookie balls are the perfect bite-sized dessert to finish off the carousel of appetizers and snacks.
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Milly's Oatmeal Brownies
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"These are wonderful, chewy 'brownies' except that they are made with oatmeal instead of chocolate," says recipe creator Milly Suazo-Martinez. "Add your favorites (nuts, chocolate chips, chocolate candies, toffee chips) and create a truly delicious snack."
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Scrumptious Frosted Fudgy Brownies
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Fans of ultra fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth brownies will love this top-rated recipe.
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Cheesecake Lemon Bars
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These lemony cheesecake bars are far easier to serve to a crowd than traditional cheesecake.
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Lime Bars
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Classic lemon bars get a flavor swap with these tangy lime bars.
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Chocolate Popcorn
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Let folks graze on this dessert popcorn as they watch the big game.
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Caramel Chocolate Corn
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This caramel-chocolate popcorn and peanut mix can be made ahead of time so you can actually enjoy the game while it's on. "Easiest caramel corn recipe I've found yet," says reviewer Jessie.
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Maple-Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Looking for a sweet and savory addition for the dessert table? "This recipe was born out of a challenge to include bacon in a cookie batter," says recipe creator Mikey Tarts. "While that has been done before, the inclusion of chocolate chips and maple together in a whipped batter make this a sweet-yet-savory chewy cookie treat!"
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Bacon Cheeseburger Cake
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Burgers are a must on game day, so a cake decorated to look like a burger is only fitting at any Super Bowl gathering. Reviewer kympop says, "I had so much fun making this cake!"
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Maggie's Camper Specials
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"A unique blend of salted peanuts, chocolate chips, espresso and coconut result in a crispy, crunchy cookie," says recipe creator MAGGIE MCGUIRE.
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Million Monster Cookies
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Monster cookies always stand out in a crowd thanks to their rainbow of colors. This recipe yields 12 dozen cookies, but can easily be scaled down.
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One Oh One Cookies
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These cookies are a unique blend of walnuts, coconut, rice cereal, and oats. "We use the basic ingredients then add a cup of anything we have on hand, like chocolate chips, raisins and m&m's," says reviewer PDFamily.
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Chocolaty Caramel-Nut Popcorn
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"Coconut, almonds, and chocolate enhance classic caramel corn in this recipe," says recipe creator andy.
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Peanut Butter Bacon Cupcake
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Don't knock it 'till you try it! "What a great combination of flavors," says reviewer Lee Doughlas Bord-Pire. "I most definitely will be making these again!"
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Chocolate Almond Popcorn
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"This was so simple to put together and was perfectly coated and crunchy," says reviewer Happyschmoopies.
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Toasty Campfire Cookies
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These campfire cookies can also be made over the stove. Use store-bought or homemade oatmeal cookies in these simple cookie sandwiches.
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More Super Bowl Recipes
- Pictured: Football Cheese Ball
- 50+ Potluck Ideas for Your Super Bowl Party
- Browse our entire collection of Recipes for the Super Bowl.
As an expert and enthusiast, I don't have personal experiences or preferences, but I can provide information on the concepts mentioned in this article. Here is a breakdown of the dessert ideas for the Super Bowl mentioned in the article:
Best Brownies
This recipe features highly rated brownies that fall somewhere between cakey and fudgy. They are slathered in chocolate frosting.
Smart Cookie Football Cake
This recipe offers a creative dessert in the form of a football-shaped cake. Layers of yellow cake are decorated with buttercream "grass" and topped with a football design.
Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
This recipe suggests swapping savory dips and salsas for a fruit dip accompanied by homemade cinnamon tortilla chips.
Extreme Chocolate Cake
This recipe is for a rich chocolate cake covered in chocolate buttercream. According to a reviewer, the cake is moist, dense, and delicious.
Delicious Raspberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars
These bars are described as buttery, moist, crunchy, and sweet. They are made with a short ingredient list and are easy to prepare.
Blonde Brownies
Blonde brownies are a variation of traditional brownies, but with chocolate chips added. They offer a twist on the classic brownie.
Apple Squares
These bars feature a combination of apple and cinnamon flavors. They are simple to make and are perfect for a cold February night.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough + Cupcake = The BEST Cupcake. Ever.
These cupcakes have a surprise chocolate chip cookie dough filling. Reviewers have praised the combination of a cookie inside a cupcake.
Seven Layer Bars
This recipe combines graham crackers, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, walnuts, and coconut to create a delicious layered dessert.
Cookie Balls
Cookie balls are a three-ingredient, no-bake dessert made from crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and cream cheese. They are rolled into balls and dipped in melted candy coating.
Milly's Oatmeal Brownies
These "brownies" are made with oatmeal instead of chocolate. They can be customized with additional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, and toffee chips.
Scrumptious Frosted Fudgy Brownies
This recipe is for ultra-fudgy and melt-in-your-mouth brownies. Fans of fudgy brownies will enjoy this top-rated recipe.
Cheesecake Lemon Bars
These lemony cheesecake bars are a crowd-friendly alternative to traditional cheesecake. They are easier to serve and enjoy in a party setting.
Lime Bars
Lime bars offer a tangy twist on classic lemon bars. They are a refreshing dessert option for those who enjoy citrus flavors.
Chocolate Popcorn
This dessert popcorn allows people to graze and enjoy a sweet treat while watching the game.
Caramel Chocolate Corn
This recipe features a mix of caramel-chocolate popcorn and peanuts. It can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Maple-Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies combine the flavors of bacon, chocolate chips, and maple for a sweet and savory treat.
Bacon Cheeseburger Cake
This cake is decorated to resemble a burger, making it a fun and fitting addition to any Super Bowl gathering.
Maggie's Camper Specials
Maggie's Camper Specials are crispy and crunchy cookies made with salted peanuts, chocolate chips, espresso, and coconut.
Million Monster Cookies
These cookies stand out with their rainbow of colors. The recipe yields a large quantity but can be scaled down as needed.
One Oh One Cookies
These cookies are a unique blend of walnuts, coconut, rice cereal, and oats. The recipe allows for customization with various add-ins.
Chocolaty Caramel-Nut Popcorn
This recipe enhances classic caramel corn with coconut, almonds, and chocolate.
Peanut Butter Bacon Cupcake
These cupcakes combine the flavors of peanut butter and bacon for a unique and flavorful treat.
Chocolate Almond Popcorn
This recipe offers a simple and crunchy treat made with chocolate-coated popcorn and almonds.
Toasty Campfire Cookies
These cookies can be made over a campfire or stove. They are simple cookie sandwiches made with oatmeal cookies.
More Super Bowl Recipes
The article also provides a link to browse through additional Super Bowl recipes, including a pictured Football Cheese Ball and over 50 potluck ideas for your Super Bowl party.
I hope this breakdown helps give you an overview of the dessert ideas mentioned in the article!