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Fudgy Football Brownies Recipe

Fudgy Football Brownies Recipe


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 1x

Description

Chocolate-packed Football Brownies score big with game day crowds, delivering a touchdown of rich flavor and celebratory spirit. Football fans and dessert lovers will devour these game-winning treats that blend classic brownie indulgence with spirited sports enthusiasm.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

Finishing Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup white icing or royal icing
  • 1 piping bag or resealable bag with a small tip cut off

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brownie base by melting butter and combining it with both sugars in a mixing vessel until the mixture achieves a smooth, glossy consistency.
  2. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform blend that appears light and airy.
  3. Gently sift dry ingredients – cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder – directly into the wet mixture, stirring with delicate motions to prevent overmixing.
  4. Enhance the chocolate intensity by folding in chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Transfer the dense batter into a parchment-lined rectangular pan, using a spatula to create an even surface.
  6. Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges with minimal moist crumbs.
  7. Allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature, which helps them set and develop a rich, fudgy texture.
  8. Once cooled, carefully trace football outlines using a specialized cookie cutter or a sharp knife, creating distinct game-day themed shapes.
  9. Prepare white royal icing in a piping bag with a fine tip to meticulously draw delicate lace details across each brownie football.
  10. Let the icing dry and set completely before serving these festive, game-day dessert treats.

Notes

  • Customize chocolate intensity by selecting high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for deeper, richer flavor profiles.
  • Achieve fudgy texture by slightly underbaking brownies, ensuring toothpick test shows moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  • Create gluten-free variation by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour, maintaining similar moisture and density.
  • Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit, which provide sweetness without excessive calories.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 16
  • Calories: 295
  • Sugar: 27 g
  • Sodium: 130 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg