Score a touchdown with friends and family. From single-serve treats to slices of sheet cake, these are the best Super Bowl desserts to add to your lineup.
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Football Cake Pops
From the Recipe Creator:
My son loves football! For his eighth birthday, I made cake pops with a rich chocolate cake center and a yummy peanut butter coating. These are sure to be winners at parties, bake sales and sports-watching events.
—Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, WV
Going all in for the big game? Make snackable treats to match the football theme. Here, crumbled cake is mixed with cream cheese frosting to form little footballs. Dip the cake pops in chocolate and add the laces with white icing.
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Banana Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
These bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They're so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don't last long. —Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska
Whip up dessert in just 35 minutes with this sheet pan recipe. Ripe mashed bananas, butter, sugar, eggs and flour serve as the base for these flavorful banana bars. Top them with a dreamy cream cheese frosting for the perfect pairing.
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Monster Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't quite monster-size, make them by heaping tablespoonfuls. This is the world's best monster cookies recipe. —Judy Fredenberg, Missoula, Montana
Monster cookies are the best spin on a chocolate chip cookie. They feature M&M’s, oats and peanut butter to produce a flavorful, hearty treat. Old-fashioned oats are the best type of oats to get the chewy texture.
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Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
From the Recipe Creator:
Why settle for store-bought ice cream sandwiches when you can have ones that taste even better and aren't that difficult to make? —Kea Fisher, Bridger, Montana
Pull a refreshing treat out of the freezer at halftime. This ice cream sandwich recipe uses a cake mix as a clever shortcut for the cookie portion. Once the dough is baked and cooled, all that’s left is to add your favorite ice cream and freeze the sandwiches until you’re ready to eat.
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Frosted Brownies
From the Recipe Creator:
A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I've made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. —Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois
Every chocolate lover on your team will swoon over these brownies. They’re soft, fudgy and slathered with chocolate frosting on top. Make the recipe as-is or mix in chopped candy or nuts for additional texture and flavor.
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Amish Sugar Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These easy-to-make, old-fashioned Amish sugar cookies simply melt in your mouth! I've passed this recipe around to many friends. After I gave it to my sister, she entered the cookies in a local fair and won best of show. —Sylvia Ford, Kennett, Missouri
Take sugar cookies to the next level. These Amish sugar cookies are buttery and rich, and they’ll be ready in just 20 minutes. Serve them as-is or dress them up with your team’s colors with the addition of sprinkles or buttercream frosting.
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Chocolate Bonbons
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother gave me this tasty chocolate bonbons recipe when I was a girl. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of her huge kitchen and all the delicious treats she made. —Joan Lewis, Reno, Nevada
Need a chocolate treat for a large crowd? This recipe requires just six ingredients to make six dozen bonbons. Even better, you can change the shape of these chocolates from traditional rounds to little footballs if preferred. Then use a bit of white chocolate to dress them up with laces for game time.
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Mixed Nut Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
One pan of these bars goes a long way. They get a nice flavor from butterscotch chips. —Bobbi Brown, Waupaca, Wisconsin
You’ll find the ultimate match of sweet and salty in these homemade bars. Top the simple brown sugar base with mixed nuts and butterscotch for plenty of crunchy texture and great flavor.
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Butterscotch Pecan Dessert
From the Recipe Creator:
Light and creamy, this butterscotch dessert never lasts long when I serve it. The fluffy cream cheese layer topped with cool butterscotch pudding is a lip-smacking combination. —Becky Harrison, Albion, Illinois
If you’re heading to a party, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Prep the fluffy combination of butterscotch, pecans and cream cheese in just 15 minutes with a handful of ingredients. Toast the pecans for an added depth of flavor.
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Popcorn Balls
From the Recipe Creator:
Having an old-fashioned popcorn ball will make you feel like a kid again. You'll find one batch of this sweet treat goes a long way. —Cathy Karges, Hazen, North Dakota
Dress up regular old popcorn for the big game. Traditional popcorn balls are a sweet and salty snack thanks to the quick combination of popcorn, sugar, butter and corn syrup. Plus, you can add food coloring to the syrup to match your Super Bowl party color scheme.
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Mint Brownies
From the Recipe Creator:
One of the best things about this recipe is that these mint chocolate brownies get moister if you leave them in the refrigerator for a day or two. The problem at our house is that no one can leave them alone for that long! —Helen Baines, Elkton, Maryland
Brownies are a crowd favorite, but something can make them even better: a touch of refreshing mint. This layered treat features a fudgy brownie base, a green mint filling and a mint chocolate ganache topping for a decadent dessert.
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Caramel Corn
From the Recipe Creator:
My guests say they can't stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a big red tin with our team's logo. The delectable syrup coats the popcorn well but isn't sticky. —Sharon Landeen, Tucson, Arizona
Prep a snack that will make you feel as if you’re standing right in the stadium. This homemade caramel corn is easier than you think. Enjoy it as-is or add mix-ins like chocolate chips, M&M’s, chopped peanut butter cups, pretzels and more.
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Caramel Chocolate Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
These rich, gooey bars are my most-requested treats. They're popular at school functions, family barbecues and picnics. We like them alone or topped with a scoop of ice cream. —Betty Hagerty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The secret to these gooey chocolate caramel bars is a jar of caramel ice cream topping. With a flavorful oat base and a chocolate, pecan and caramel center, these bars are so fabulous you may want to bake up two batches!
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Chocolate Chip Blondies
From the Recipe Creator:
Folks who adore the classic cookies will enjoy that same beloved flavor in these chocolate chip bars. This blondie recipe can be mixed up in a jiffy, tastes wonderful, and is perfect for occasions when company drops by unexpectedly or you need a treat in a hurry. —Rhonda Knight, Hecker, Illinois
If you’re headed to a party, choose something easy for snacking. These chocolate chip blondies taste just like a chocolate chip cookie, but they’re easier to make since you don’t have to portion the dough to bake one batch at a time.
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Marshmallow Pops
From the Recipe Creator:
Making these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays or special occasions by rolling them in coordinating colored sprinkles. —Marcia Porch, Winter Park, Florida
Looking for something that kids at the party will love too? You’ll need only three ingredients and wooden sticks to make these cute treats. Once the marshmallows are dunked in chocolate, dress them up with everything from nuts and coconut to sprinkles in your team’s colors.
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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
Hawaiian nuts and melty morsels make a fantastic combination in these buttery white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. —Cathy Lennon, Newport, Tennessee
Cookies are an easy snack to enjoy while being glued to the game. Make this riff on traditional chocolate chip cookies by using white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts for a bit of crunch.
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Golden M&M's Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
'Our family loves to take drives, and I often bring these bars along for snacking in the car,' relates Martha Haseman of Hinckley, Illinois.
Blondies make for easy snacking, but this recipe kicks the bars up a notch. These chewy bars are filled with brown sugar flavor and dotted with M&M’s for pops of color and chocolate. Make two dozen to share with friends and family, or easily double the recipe if you need more for a bigger crowd.
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Brownie Mix Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These chocolate chips and brownie mix cookies pack a rich chocolate taste while remaining simple to make. Rolling the dough in powdered sugar gives them their inviting crackled appearance. —Ellen Govertsen, Wheaton, Illinois
Love brownies and cookies? Bring both to the party in one incredible treat. These cookies make good use of a boxed brownie mix and just a handful of other simple ingredients to produce a tender, chocolaty crinkle cookie everyone is sure to love.
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Cake Mix Cookie Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
I take these quick and easy treats to church meetings, potlucks and housewarming parties. I often make a double batch so we can enjoy some at home. —Kimberly Biel, Java, South Dakota
It’s almost like a dump cake meets cookies in this aptly named dessert. The recipe yields 3 dozen bars, so you’ll have more than enough for a large crowd. To slice the bars cleanly, make sure the dessert has enough time to cool. Otherwise, it’ll crumble and cake up your knife.
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Cherry Pie Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
Whip up a pan of these festive bars in just 20 minutes with staple ingredients and cherry pie filling. Between the easy preparation and the pretty colors, they're destined to become a holiday classic. —Jane Kamp, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hoping to serve something fruity without having to dish up a full pie? These cherry pie bars are the answer with a simple butter crust and cherry pie filling. Top it all off with a vanilla-almond glaze as the perfect complement. You can even make these ahead, freeze them and thaw them the night before the game.
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Buckeyes
From the Recipe Creator:
These chocolate peanut butter balls (no bake!) are always popular at my church's annual Christmas fundraiser. They resemble chestnuts or buckeyes—hence the name. —Merry Kay Opitz, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Chocolate and peanut butter desserts are beloved for a reason! These buckeyes dish up the combo perfectly. You’ll need only five ingredients for this recipe, but it will produce over five dozen individual treats for easy snacking throughout the game.
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Texas Sheet Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
This chocolaty delight was one of my favorites growing up. The Texas sheet cake is so moist and the icing so sweet that everyone who samples it wants a copy of the recipe. —Susan Ormond, Jamestown, North Carolina
Hosting a Super Bowl party that needs something more than a cookie platter? Go big or go home with this party sheet cake. The chocolate cake is covered with a dreamy chocolate icing for the ultimate pairing. Prep the recipe as-is or dress up the top with sprinkles to match your team’s colors.
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Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me the recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch--chunky peanut butter. Every time I take these to a group gathering, I get requests for the recipe. It's a real crowd-pleaser! —Judy Sims, Weatherford, Texas
What can make the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate even better? The addition of gooey marshmallows. This recipe layers a brownie base with a peanut butter filling and a marshmallow topping for the ultimate play on textures and flavors. There’s a little something for everyone in here.
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Oatmeal Brownies
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this recipe from my sister-in-law, and it's been a big hit with our family. My husband and I are wheat and cattle farmers and we have three children.
Choose something a bit heartier when it comes to dessert by dishing up these chewy oatmeal bars. We know, we know—oatmeal cookies are usually the last to go on a cookie tray, but these bars have just enough chocolate to keep people wanting more.
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Popcorn Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
It's so much fun to surprise people with the crushed popcorn in these yummy cookies. They're definitely a distinctive cookie on the holiday tray.—Leigh Anne Preston, Palmyra, Indiana
Take classic chocolate chip cookies to the next level with a few smart additions. Lightly crushed popcorn and chopped pecans are added to the mix in these cookies for an intriguing textural combination. Try them as-is or experiment with a version using caramel corn and chopped peanuts instead.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a simple chocolate dessert recipe for any type of potluck occasion, and the pan always comes home empty. —Diane Windley, Grace, Idaho
Bring the ultimate potluck dessert to the party. This layered treat combines a chocolate chip cookie dough base with chocolate pudding and a dreamy cream cheese topping. You don’t even have to make the cookie dough—your go-to store-bought brand will come in handy here.
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Chocolate Scotcheroos
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was given to me by a student at my school. It has become one of my family's favorites and is so easy to make. —Lois Mays, Covington, Pennsylvania
While Rice Krispies treats make an excellent game-day snack, these layered bars kick things up a notch. Peanut butter and rice cereal form the chewy base, then a layer of semi-sweet chocolate is smoothed over the top.
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Fudge
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe makes more than enough to share with family and friends. It's the ultimate fudge! —Linette Shepherd, Williamston, Michigan
Nothing beats a bite or two of fudge, no matter the occasion. Our fudge recipe requires only 20 minutes of prep time to make dozens of pieces to build out the perfect party spread.
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Salted Caramel Cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
To help balance the sweetness of this brown sugar cupcake, our Test Kitchen experts created a unique salty frosting. It's the best of both worlds! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
You’ll be sure to score extra points with these flavorful little cakes. A brown sugar cupcake is topped with a salted caramel frosting for a major upgrade to the typical vanilla cupcakes you find at parties.
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Turtle Brownies
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade brownies are a sweet addition to the appetizer table on game day. Your guests might forget the score, but I guarantee they'll remember these treats! —Sherry Miller, Columbia Heights, Minnesota
The combo of chocolate, caramel and pecans? It’s always a win! Inspired by chocolate turtle candies, this recipe starts with an easy brownie base and is topped with chocolate frosting, chopped nuts and a drizzle of chewy caramel to hold everything together.
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Guinness Chocolate Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
One bite and everyone will propose a toast to this silky-smooth chocolate Guinness cake. The cream cheese frosting reminds me of the foamy head on a perfectly poured pint. —Marjorie Hennig, Seymour, Indiana
Of course, you can bring beer to the party, but also put it in a cake for the adults! Chocolate and Guinness stout are the perfect flavor pairing for a cake, and a luscious cream cheese frosting tops it all off.
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Potato Chip Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
Potato chip cookies got their start in the spud-proud region of Idaho and the western U.S. This recipe makes plenty of crisp cookies and will keep people guessing about the secret ingredient. —Rachel Roberts, Lemoore, California
Skip the simple bag of potato chips and put them in a cookie instead. This recipe requires only six ingredients, with crushed potato chips as the star quarterback. In under an hour, you’ll have dozens of melt-in-your-mouth cookies for everyone to enjoy throughout the game.
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Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid proved even better with caramel, always a favorite ingredient. —Niki Plourde, Gardner, Massachusetts
Snickerdoodles are always a win, but this recipe takes things to the next level. A snickerdoodle cookie crust is topped with dulce de leche and a layer of white chocolate after that. The recipe requires a few steps, but you’ll end up with four dozen dreamy bars that are sure to impress your fans.
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Beer and Pretzel Caramels
From the Recipe Creator:
Beer and pretzels are a natural combination—mix them with smooth caramel and you have an awesome candy. The guys will go wild over these crunchy, chunky chews. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
You’ll need to prep these little sweets a bit ahead of time, but that extra time will be worth it. Once you’ve mastered the several steps, incredibly smooth caramels with notes of your favorite dark beer and pops of crunch from salty pretzels will be waiting.
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Frosted Sugar Cookies
There are no simple sugar cookies on this team. We’re going big instead! This recipe produces dozens of thick sugar cookies with a creamy icing in under one hour. Use food coloring or sprinkles to dress up the cookies to match your team’s colors.
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Banana Pudding
From the Recipe Creator:
I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia
No matter the occasion, banana pudding is always a hit. This classic recipe is thick and creamy with plenty of Nilla wafers and sliced bananas layered in the mix. Serve it out of the baking dish or dish it up in individual cups with spoons for an easy grab during the game.
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Coca-Cola Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
We live in Coca-Cola country, where everyone loves a chocolaty, moist sheet cake made with the iconic soft drink. Our rich version does the tradition proud. —Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, Georgia
Chances are, your favorite soda is on the menu while you enjoy the game. Why not incorporate it into a dessert, too? This unique sweet starts with a fluffy chocolate cake base and is topped with a glaze made with a can of cola.
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Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
For adorable ice cream cones that can sit out on a party table, look to this ingenious recipe. Bake the cake mix right in the ice cream cones and, once cooled, top each cake cone with a scoop of frosting. This recipe uses a chocolate glaze, but you could customize the cake cones with colored frosting and sprinkles for the big game instead.
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Caramel Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
After over 20 years of making this shortbread, I’ve finally found the perfect pairing—salted caramel and dark chocolate. So I layered them with my favorite shortbread crust. —Lisa Glenn, Sarasota, Florida
Shortbread is a special treat on its own, but these bars transform it into a star player. Shortbread layers on the top and bottom surround a surprise of chocolate and caramel in between for the sweetest bite.
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Brownie Batter Dip
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes anything better. Grab some fruit, cookies or salty snacks and start dunking. —Mel Gunnell, Boise, Idaho
If you have only a few minutes to prep dessert, this dip is for you. Cream cheese and cocoa powder are transformed into a creamy dip that tastes just like brownies. Serve it with pretzels, chips or graham crackers as the ultimate sweet and salty snack combo.
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Behr Track Cookie Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment that the pretzels in the filling are a pleasant surprise. Just make sure to cut cookie bars small—they're super rich. —Megan Behr, Marion, Iowa
You’ll need a bit of prep time for these layered treats, but that extra effort is worth it to dish up four dozen bars for a crowd. With a chocolate base, caramel-pretzel filling and peanut butter topping, these bars are sure to curb everybody’s sweet tooth.
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Oreo Cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids and adults alike will find these Oreo cupcakes irresistible. If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to thoroughly crush the cookies. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Oreos are the perfect snack cookie while watching the game. So why not make good use of this favorite and add it to a cupcake? Crushed Oreos make an appearance in both the vanilla cupcake batter and the cookies and cream frosting for these treats.
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Oreo Rice Krispies Treats
From the Recipe Creator:
These Oreo Rice Krispies Treats are chewy on the inside with a crispy, crunchy cookie top. Not only are they tasty, but the crumbled cookies make for a sweet presentation. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Try a delicious spin on a classic by adding crushed Oreo cookies to Rice Krispies treats. Put the Oreos in a resealable bag and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to crush up the cookies. Alternatively, you could pulse them lightly in a food processor.
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Chocolate-Hazelnut Magic Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
This hazelnut bar recipe puts a Nutella spin on the classic magic bar! Drizzle melted Nutella on top for extra flair. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
While peanuts often get all the attention when paired with chocolate, these tasty magic bars switch things up a bit. This recipe features chocolate wafer crumbs, shredded coconut, chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts for chewy bars that will be ready in under one hour.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
From the Recipe Creator:
Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. —Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan
You’re sure to be the star player with this creative layered dessert. It’s a nostalgic recipe that combines sweet and salty ingredients for the ultimate flavor pairing. Prep it ahead of time to have it ready just in time for kickoff.
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Cannoli Dip
From the Recipe Creator:
Based on the Italian pastry I grew up with, this sweet and creamy dip is perfect for a dessert buffet or any time you're craving something sweet. The ingredients are easy to adjust to make a variety of different versions. Try making it into a cherry almond, pistachio or even chocolate flavor! —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Add to your spread of chips and dip, but make it something sweet. Bring all the flavor of traditional cannolis to the table with this dip that requires only five ingredients. Make it ahead of time to easily pull out and serve with cookies, graham crackers or pieces of waffle cones.
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Strawberry Cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
These cupcakes are the perfect use for fresh strawberries you have stored. Instead of strawberry jam or Jell-O powder, they feature the natural color and flavor of vibrant, fresh berries. Pair the cupcakes with a pale pink strawberry frosting, or use your favorite. Either way, they’re sure to impress! —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon
A pop of fruity flavor is welcome on any dessert table, and these strawberry cupcakes are a nice change of pace from all the chocolate. Make good use of fresh berries for these tender hand-held cakes topped with a dreamy strawberry frosting.
Super Bowl Dessert FAQs
What desserts can I make the day before?
There’s no need to make a dessert on the day of the game, unless you need a quick, last-minute fix. Prep ahead with a bit of planning! Just about every dessert on this list can be prepped the day before. Make your brownies, bars, cookies, fudge, popcorn balls, caramels and bonbons, then store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Items such as cannoli dip or banana pudding can be made the day before and stored covered in the fridge.
How do I incorporate team colors into desserts?
Rooting for a specific team? Theme your desserts! Use food coloring to represent the team’s colors. You can add it to the frosting for cakes or cupcakes, or even straight in the dough for cookies. Another great option? Use sprinkles to dress up desserts in team colors.
How do I transport desserts to a party?
The majority of the desserts on this list are easy to transport if you’re heading over to another house to watch the game. Items such as cookies, brownies and bars can be transported in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag. For items such as brownie batter dip or banana pudding, take the dessert in a bowl covered with a lid or storage wrap.
